Panasonic FS25 vs Sony W530

Below is a complete analysis of the Panasonic FS25 vs Sony W530, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the W530 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FS25 was announced 23 months before the W530 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the FS25 scores against the W530 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FS25 Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS25 comes with outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony W530 has proportions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the FS25 versus the W530.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FS25 and W530 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The graphic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FS25 and W530.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony W530 to show greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older FS25 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.