Panasonic FS25 vs Sony WX150

Here is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic FS25 vs Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and WX150 (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FS25 was brought out 4 years before the WX150 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FS25 scores vs the WX150 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FS25 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS25 comes with 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) while the Sony WX150 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FS25 vs Sony WX150 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FS25 and the WX150.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS25 and WX150 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FS25 and WX150.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony WX150 to result in more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older FS25 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.