Panasonic FS25 vs Sony TX1

In this article, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FS25 versus Sony TX1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is pretty close but the FS25 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") feature different sensor sizing.

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The FS25 was unveiled 6 months earlier than the TX1 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FS25 scores versus the TX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FS25 Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FS25 features external 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 TX1 has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FS25 versus Sony TX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the FS25 against the TX1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS25 and TX1 is 95 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The pic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FS25 and TX1.

All in all, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FS25 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic FS25 will render extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively.