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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A6600

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Sony Alpha a6600 front
Portability
77
Imaging
69
Features
96
Overall
79

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A6600 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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS35
Sony A6600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
  • Announced August 2019
  • Updated by Sony A6700
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A6600 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Panasonic FH25 and Sony A6600, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the FH25 (16MP) and A6600 (24MP) and the FH25 (1/2.3") and A6600 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FH25 was brought out 9 years prior to the A6600 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FH25 matches up vs the A6600 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Sony A6600

 FH25 A6600 

Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Panasonic FH25

 A6600 FH25 
AnnouncedAugust 2019January 2011More modern by 105 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Sony A6600

 FH25 A6600 

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A6600 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH25 has got outer measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony A6600 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH25 compared to the A6600.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A6600 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FH25 and A6600 is 94 and 77 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A6600 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A6600 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH25 and A6600.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FH25 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony A6600 will offer more detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FH25 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A6600 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A6600 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A6600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography info
Sony A6600 Portrait photography info
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
81
manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Street photography camera
Sony A6600 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
83
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus via touch
environment sealing
good ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Sports photography highlights
Sony A6600 Sports photography highlights
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
84
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery life (810 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Travel photography advice
Sony A6600 Travel photography advice
65
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
84
great battery life (810 shots)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
good MP (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A6600 Landscape photography highlights
38
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
85
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
great battery life (810 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Vlogging info
Sony A6600 Vlogging info
31
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
84
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic jack
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A6600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Sony A6600
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Sony Alpha a6600
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Sony Alpha a6600
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2011-01-05 2019-08-28
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine VI Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 32000
Maximum enhanced ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 425
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Total lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159 gr (0.35 pounds) 503 gr (1.11 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.4
DXO Low light score not tested 1497
Other
Battery life 250 photos 810 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ1000
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $180 $1,198