Panasonic FS25 vs Sony WX350

Here is a complete overview of the Panasonic FS25 and Sony WX350, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and WX350 (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The FS25 was released 6 years before the WX350 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the FS25 grades versus the WX350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FS25 Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS25 has got outside measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FS25 and Sony WX350 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FS25 vs the WX350.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FS25 and WX350 is 95 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The photograph here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FS25 and WX350.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony WX350 to give more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older FS25 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.