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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony QX10

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
34
Overall
39

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony QX10 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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS35
Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Announced September 2013
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony QX10 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic FH25 vs Sony QX10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Lens-style by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was launched 3 years prior to the QX10 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FH25 scores vs the QX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Sony QX10

 FH25 QX10 
Display dimension2.7""Larger display (+2.7")
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Panasonic FH25

 QX10 FH25 
AnnouncedSeptember 2013January 2011Fresher by 32 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Sony QX10

 FH25 QX10 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FH25 enjoys external measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony QX10 has specifications of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the FH25 and the QX10.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FH25 and QX10 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The graphic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FH25 and QX10.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony QX10 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older FH25 will be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Portrait photography camera
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
37
decent MP (18 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Street photography highlights
Sony QX10 Street photography highlights
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than competitors (105g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Sports photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Travel photography advice
Sony QX10 Travel photography advice
65
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors (105g)
has touch to focus
decent MP (18 megapixels)
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography details
Sony QX10 Landscape photography details
38
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
39
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen ( inches)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Vlogging info
Sony QX10 Vlogging info
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
34
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (105g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1440 x 1080 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Sony QX10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Also called as Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Lens-style
Introduced 2011-01-05 2013-09-04
Body design Compact Lens-style
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" -
Resolution of screen 230k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Screen LCD Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction None
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1440 x 1080 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1440x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 159 grams (0.35 lb) 105 grams (0.23 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 220 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $180 $250