Panasonic FS25 vs Sony WX5

The following is a complete analysis of the Panasonic FS25 and Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FS25 was released 17 months before the WX5 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FS25 matches up versus the WX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FS25 Gallery & Sony WX5 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS25 has got outside dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony WX5 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the FS25 against the WX5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FS25 and WX5 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The image underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS25 and WX5.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of files though you should take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged FS25 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.