Panasonic FH25 vs Sony QX30
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony QX30 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
- Announced January 2011
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
- Launched September 2014
Panasonic FH25 vs Sony QX30 Overview
In this article, we are comparing the Panasonic FH25 vs Sony QX30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Lens-style by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FH25 was unveiled 4 years prior to the QX30 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.
Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FH25 matches up versus the QX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FH25 vs Sony QX30 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH25 Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Sony QX30
FH25 | QX30 | |||
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Display sizing | 2.7" | " | Larger display (+2.7") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 0k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Panasonic FH25
QX30 | FH25 | |||
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Launched | September 2014 | January 2011 | Fresher by 44 months | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Sony QX30
FH25 | QX30 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Panasonic FH25 vs Sony QX30 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH25 has exterior dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony QX30 has proportions of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FH25 vs Sony QX30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the FH25 versus the QX30.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FH25 and QX30 is 94 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic FH25 vs Sony QX30 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The visual below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FH25 and QX30.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony QX30 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older FH25 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
Panasonic FH25 vs Sony QX30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony QX30 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FS35 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Lens-style |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2014-09-03 |
Physical type | Compact | Lens-style |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine VI | Bionz X |
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 | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | - |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 0 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT Screen LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | None |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 159 grams (0.35 lb) | 193 grams (0.43 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 pictures | 200 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN, |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $180 | $348 |