Panasonic FS25 vs Sony RX10 II

Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic FS25 versus Sony RX10 II, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and RX10 II (20MP) and the FS25 (1/2.3") and RX10 II (1") provide different sensor size.

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The FS25 was launched 7 years prior to the RX10 II and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FS25 matches up against the RX10 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FS25 Gallery & Sony RX10 II Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS25 comes with exterior 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 RX10 II has proportions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the FS25 versus the RX10 II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FS25 and RX10 II is 95 and 58 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS25 and RX10 II.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FS25 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony RX10 II will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older FS25 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.