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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony HX7V

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony HX7V 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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony HX7V Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Panasonic FH25 vs Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was manufactured 6 months prior to the HX7V and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FH25 scores against the HX7V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Sony HX7V

 FH25 HX7V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Panasonic FH25

 HX7V FH25 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Sony HX7V

 FH25 HX7V 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2011Similar age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FH25 comes with outside dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony HX7V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the FH25 and the HX7V.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and HX7V is 94 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH25 and HX7V.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of pictures however you will want to consider the age of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX7V Portrait photography factors
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Street photography factors
Sony HX7V Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Sports photography features
Sony HX7V Sports photography features
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX7V Travel photography highlights
65
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
67
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH25
Landscape photography with Sony HX7V
38
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
42
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Vlogging factors
Sony HX7V Vlogging factors
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
32
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Sony HX7V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine VI BIONZ
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT Screen LCD XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159 gr (0.35 pounds) 208 gr (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $180 $499