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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony HX30V

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony HX30V 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
  • Released January 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS35
Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Previous Model is Sony HX20V
  • New Model is Sony HX50V
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony HX30V Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FH25 versus Sony HX30V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was unveiled 13 months prior to the HX30V which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FH25 matches up vs the HX30V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Sony HX30V

 FH25 HX30V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Panasonic FH25

 HX30V FH25 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2011Newer by 13 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Sony HX30V

 FH25 HX30V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH25 has outer dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony HX30V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH25 versus Sony HX30V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH25 against the HX30V.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony HX30V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FH25 and HX30V is 94 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH25 and HX30V.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony HX30V to show greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged FH25 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography information
Sony HX30V Portrait photography information
34
good MP (16MP)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
45
focusing manually
MP count good (18 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX30V as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (254g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Sports photography factors
Sony HX30V Sports photography factors
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
slow fps (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
49
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Travel photography features
Sony HX30V Travel photography features
65
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (254g)
MP count good (18MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography info
Sony HX30V Landscape photography info
38
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
50
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Vlogging highlights
Sony HX30V Vlogging highlights
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
34
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (254 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony HX30V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Sony HX30V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Screen LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 159 grams (0.35 lb) 254 grams (0.56 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 320 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $180 $420