Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX400V

Following is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic FS25 versus Sony HX400V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and HX400V (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FS25 was brought out 6 years prior to the HX400V which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FS25 grades vs the HX400V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FS25 Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS25 has got physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony HX400V has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FS25 versus Sony HX400V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the FS25 compared to the HX400V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FS25 and HX400V is 95 and 62 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FS25 and HX400V.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX400V to offer you more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged FS25 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.