Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX5

Here is a complete overview of the Panasonic FS25 versus Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is fairly similar but the FS25 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") posses different sensor sizing.

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The FS25 was manufactured 16 months prior to the HX5 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the FS25 grades versus the HX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FS25 Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS25 offers outside dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony HX5 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FS25 versus Sony HX5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the FS25 compared to the HX5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS25 and HX5 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Typically, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS25 and HX5.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FS25 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FS25 will offer greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The older FS25 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.