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Seems a bit odd that sometimes you get a reduction in size and sometimes an increase. Try a tes like this:
If one batch you edited and saved to JPEG and chose a low number in the quality then that would give you a reduction in file size. If in the other batch you chose the maximum number, probably 10 or even 12 the there would be practically no extra compression but a filter added or similar would increase the file size. The only real way to check this is to take one image as a "control". Edit it by adding a filter and using an unsharp mask then save it to the max quality number the editor allows. Then take the original control image and do the same editing, using the same editor but save it to say 6 or 7 quality. Then compare!
Sorry Fimble, took me a long time to type the above post, had to stop half way to write some Christmas cards and carve the meat for dinner tonight so we crossed!!!