Panasonic FS25 vs Sony RX1R

Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FS25 vs Sony RX1R, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the FS25 (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) feature different sensor sizes.

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The FS25 was released 5 years earlier than the RX1R which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FS25 matches up versus the RX1R in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FS25 Gallery & Sony RX1R Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FS25 has got outside dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony RX1R has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the FS25 versus the RX1R.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS25 and RX1R is 95 and 79 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The pic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS25 and RX1R.

As you have seen, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FS25 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony RX1R will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FS25 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.