Panasonic FS25 vs Sony ZV-1

Below, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FS25 and Sony ZV-1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the FS25 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The FS25 was announced 12 years prior to the ZV-1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FS25 grades versus the ZV-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 and Sony ZV-1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FS25 Gallery and Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS25 enjoys physical dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony ZV-1 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FS25 and Sony ZV-1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the FS25 versus the ZV-1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FS25 and ZV-1 is 95 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FS25 and ZV-1.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FS25 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony ZV-1 will deliver greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged FS25 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.