Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX30V

Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FS25 and Sony HX30V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and HX30V (18MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FS25 was released 4 years earlier than the HX30V which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the FS25 grades vs the HX30V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FS25 Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS25 provides physical dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony HX30V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FS25 and Sony HX30V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the FS25 and the HX30V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS25 and HX30V is 95 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The picture below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS25 and HX30V.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX30V to give more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged FS25 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.