Panasonic FS25 vs Sony W550

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FS25 and Sony W550, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the W550 (14MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FS25 was launched 3 years earlier than the W550 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FS25 scores versus the W550 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS25 Gallery & Sony W550 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS25 provides external 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) whilst the Sony W550 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FS25 and Sony W550 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the FS25 against the W550.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FS25 and W550 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The image below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FS25 and W550.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony W550 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged FS25 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.