Panasonic FS25 vs Sony W310

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic FS25 vs Sony W310, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the W310 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FS25 was launched 11 months earlier than the W310 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FS25 scores against the W310 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FS25 Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS25 has outer 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 W310 has measurements of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FS25 vs Sony W310 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the FS25 versus the W310.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS25 and W310 is 95 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FS25 and W310.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of files though you should really take the release date of the products into consideration. The older FS25 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.