Panasonic FS25 vs Sony QX30

Here is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic FS25 and Sony QX30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Lens-style by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and QX30 (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FS25 was brought out 6 years earlier than the QX30 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FS25 matches up versus the QX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FS25 Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS25 offers exterior dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony QX30 has measurements of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FS25 and Sony QX30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the FS25 against the QX30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FS25 and QX30 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FS25 and QX30.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony QX30 to show more detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The older FS25 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.