Panasonic FS25 vs Sony TX9

The following is a extensive overview of the Panasonic FS25 versus Sony TX9, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FS25 was unveiled 17 months earlier than the TX9 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FS25 grades against the TX9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FS25 Gallery and Sony TX9 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS25 enjoys outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony TX9 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the FS25 against the TX9.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FS25 and TX9 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FS25 and TX9.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of files although you should take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged FS25 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.