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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony G3

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony G3 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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS35
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony G3 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Panasonic FH25 and Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the FH25 (16MP) and G3 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was released 2 years after the G3 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FH25 grades vs the G3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Sony G3

 FH25 G3 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 25 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Panasonic FH25

 G3 FH25 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Sony G3

 FH25 G3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH25 has physical dimensions 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 G3 has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH25 and Sony G3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the FH25 vs the G3.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FH25 and G3 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The pic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FH25 and G3.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic FH25 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger FH25 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony G3 as a Portrait photography camera
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
26
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Street photography camera
Sony G3 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Sports photography factors
Sony G3 Sports photography factors
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH25
Travel photography with Sony G3
65
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH25
Landscape photography with Sony G3
38
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
36
has manual focus
lovely big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Vlogging factors
Sony G3 Vlogging factors
31
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
27
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Sony G3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine VI -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 159g (0.35 pounds) 185g (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $180 $200