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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony QX1

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony QX1 Key Specs

Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Announced September 2014
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony QX1 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FH25 and Sony QX1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Lens-style by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is very well matched but the FH25 (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The FH25 was introduced 4 years prior to the QX1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FH25 grades vs the QX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Sony QX1

 FH25 QX1 
Display dimensions2.7""Larger display (+2.7")
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Panasonic FH25

 QX1 FH25 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014January 2011Fresher by 44 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Sony QX1

 FH25 QX1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony QX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. 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) and the Sony QX1 has specifications of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH25 and Sony QX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the FH25 compared to the QX1.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony QX1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH25 and QX1 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony QX1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony QX1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FH25 and QX1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FH25 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony QX1 will give more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older FH25 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony QX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony QX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony QX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography highlights
Sony QX1 Portrait photography highlights
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MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
66
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW files
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Street photography information
Sony QX1 Street photography information
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
69
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
no moving screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (216g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH25
Sports photography with Sony QX1
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
56
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery power (440 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Travel photography camera
Sony QX1 as a Travel photography camera
65
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
good battery power (440 CIPA)
boasts touch to focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (216 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography features
Sony QX1 Landscape photography features
38
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
64
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (440 shots)
screen is somewhat small ( inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Vlogging camera
Sony QX1 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
32
screen is touchscreen
supports face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition in class (216g)
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony QX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Sony QX1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Sony Alpha QX1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Sony Alpha QX1
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Lens-style
Released 2011-01-05 2014-09-03
Body design Compact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine VI Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5456 x 3632
Highest native ISO 6400 16000
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 1.6
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch -
Screen resolution 230k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159 gr (0.35 pounds) 216 gr (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photos 440 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots One One
Launch price $180 $500