Panasonic FH25 vs Sony QX1
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony QX1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Panasonic FH25 vs Sony QX1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 & Sony Alpha QX1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH25 Gallery & Sony QX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Sony QX1
FH25 | QX1 | |||
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Display dimensions | 2.7" | " | Larger display (+2.7") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 0k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Panasonic FH25
QX1 | FH25 | |||
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Announced | September 2014 | January 2011 | Fresher by 44 months | |
Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Sony QX1
FH25 | QX1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH25 and QX1 is 94 and 90 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony QX1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | Sony Alpha QX1 | |
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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 |