Panasonic FS25 vs Sony TX5

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic FS25 and Sony TX5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is fairly close but the FS25 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") provide different sensor measurements.

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The FS25 was revealed 12 months before the TX5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the FS25 matches up vs the TX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FS25 Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS25 offers physical dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony TX5 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FS25 and Sony TX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the FS25 and the TX5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS25 and TX5 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The pic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS25 and TX5.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FS25 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic FS25 will render more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FS25 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.