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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony HX100V

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony HX100V 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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS35
Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Introduced October 2011
  • Newer Model is Sony HX200V
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony HX100V Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic FH25 vs Sony HX100V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was released 9 months before the HX100V and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FH25 matches up versus the HX100V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Sony HX100V

 FH25 HX100V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Panasonic FH25

 HX100V FH25 
IntroducedOctober 2011January 2011More recent by 9 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Sony HX100V

 FH25 HX100V 
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH25 provides exterior dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony HX100V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH25 vs Sony HX100V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the FH25 against the HX100V.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony HX100V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and HX100V is 94 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The photograph underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH25 and HX100V.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of photos though you will need to factor the age of the products into consideration. The older FH25 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH25
Portrait photography with Sony HX100V
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
39
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Street photography info
Sony HX100V Street photography info
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
50
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (577g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH25
Sports photography with Sony HX100V
40
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
49
amazing zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Travel photography information
Sony HX100V Travel photography information
65
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
54
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
great reach (810mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (577 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography information
Sony HX100V Landscape photography information
38
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
47
focusing manually
reasonably wide (27mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Vlogging information
Sony HX100V Vlogging information
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
25
reasonably wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (577g)
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Sony HX100V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2011-10-21
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine VI BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT Screen LCD XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 12.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 159g (0.35 lb) 577g (1.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $180 $429