Panasonic FH25 vs Sony HX30V
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony HX30V Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Panasonic FH25 vs Sony HX30V Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH25 Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Sony HX30V
FH25 | HX30V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Panasonic FH25
HX30V | FH25 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | January 2011 | Newer by 13 months | |
Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Sony HX30V
FH25 | HX30V | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FH25 and HX30V is 94 and 90 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony HX30V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | |
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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 |