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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony NEX-5R

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5R front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony NEX-5R Key Specs

Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS35
Sony NEX-5R
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-5N
  • Successor is Sony NEX-5T
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony NEX-5R Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic FH25 vs Sony NEX-5R, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the NEX-5R (16MP) is fairly comparable but the FH25 (1/2.3") and NEX-5R (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The FH25 was introduced 20 months before the NEX-5R making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FH25 scores against the NEX-5R in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Sony NEX-5R

 FH25 NEX-5R 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Panasonic FH25

 NEX-5R FH25 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2011More recent by 20 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Sony NEX-5R

 FH25 NEX-5R 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony NEX-5R Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH25 has exterior dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5R has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the FH25 compared to the NEX-5R.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony NEX-5R size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and NEX-5R is 94 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony NEX-5R top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony NEX-5R Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH25 and NEX-5R.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact MP but different sensor measurements. The FH25 has the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF trickier. The older FH25 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony NEX-5R sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony NEX-5R Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony NEX-5R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography advice
Sony NEX-5R Portrait photography advice
34
good MP (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
74
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Street photography details
Sony NEX-5R Street photography details
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
80
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-5R as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
68
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Travel photography features
Sony NEX-5R Travel photography features
65
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
73
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography highlights
Sony NEX-5R Landscape photography highlights
38
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
75
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Vlogging factors
Sony NEX-5R Vlogging factors
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
31
touchscreen enabled
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have microphone socket
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony NEX-5R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Sony NEX-5R
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Sony Alpha NEX-5R
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Sony Alpha NEX-5R
Also called Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-01-05 2012-08-29
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine VI Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 99
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Screen LCD Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159 grams (0.35 lb) 276 grams (0.61 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.1
DXO Low light score not tested 910
Other
Battery life 250 pictures 330 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $180 $750