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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony HX300

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
51
Overall
47

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony HX300 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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
Sony HX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Old Model is Sony HX200V
  • Refreshed by Sony HX400V
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony HX300 Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic FH25 versus Sony HX300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was launched 3 years prior to the HX300 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FH25 grades vs the HX300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Sony HX300

 FH25 HX300 

Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Panasonic FH25

 HX300 FH25 
LaunchedFebruary 2013January 2011More modern by 25 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Sony HX300

 FH25 HX300 
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FH25 offers outside dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony HX300 has specifications of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the FH25 vs the HX300.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony HX300 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH25 and HX300 is 94 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony HX300 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The picture below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH25 and HX300.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX300 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged FH25 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony HX300 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony HX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony HX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography info
Sony HX300 Portrait photography info
34
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
43
has manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Street photography advice
Sony HX300 Street photography advice
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
50
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than average (623 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX300 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
55
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
provides tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Travel photography details
Sony HX300 Travel photography details
65
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
54
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average (623g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX300 as a Landscape photography camera
38
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
49
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Vlogging info
Sony HX300 Vlogging info
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
25
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no microphone jack
more heavy than average (623 grams)
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony HX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Sony HX300
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
Also called Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2013-02-20
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine VI -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction -
External flash
AEB
White balance 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 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159g (0.35 pounds) 623g (1.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7")
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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $180 $339