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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony HX50V 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Previous Model is Sony HX30V
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony HX50V Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Panasonic FH25 versus Sony HX50V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was announced 3 years prior to the HX50V which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the FH25 scores against the HX50V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Sony HX50V

 FH25 HX50V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Panasonic FH25

 HX50V FH25 
RevealedApril 2013January 2011Newer by 28 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Sony HX50V

 FH25 HX50V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH25 enjoys physical dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony HX50V has sizing of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH25 versus Sony HX50V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the FH25 versus the HX50V.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH25 and HX50V is 94 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The pic below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH25 and HX50V.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX50V to give greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged FH25 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Portrait photography camera
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
50
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (272g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH25
Travel photography with Sony HX50V
65
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
lighter than competition in class (272 grams)
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH25
Landscape photography with Sony HX50V
38
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
53
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5 )
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Vlogging factors
Sony HX50V Vlogging factors
31
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
34
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (272 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5 )
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Sony HX50V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2013-04-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine VI -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Screen LCD XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 (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
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 gr (0.35 lb) 272 gr (0.60 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
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 photographs 400 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $180 $439