Panasonic FS25 vs Sony W810

Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic FS25 versus Sony W810, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and W810 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FS25 was released 6 years earlier than the W810 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FS25 scores vs the W810 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS25 Gallery & Sony W810 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS25 offers external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony W810 has measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FS25 versus Sony W810 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the FS25 vs the W810.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS25 and W810 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The picture here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS25 and W810.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony W810 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged FS25 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.