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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony QX30

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony QX30 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 QX30
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Sony QX30

 FH25 QX30 
Display sizing2.7""Larger display (+2.7")
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Panasonic FH25

 QX30 FH25 
LaunchedSeptember 2014January 2011Fresher by 44 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Sony QX30

 FH25 QX30 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony QX30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FH25 and QX30 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony QX30 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony QX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony QX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography highlights
Sony QX30 Portrait photography highlights
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
38
MP count good (20MP)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Street photography factors
Sony QX30 Street photography factors
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Sports photography advice
Sony QX30 Sports photography advice
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
47
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Travel photography highlights
Sony QX30 Travel photography highlights
65
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
65
boasts touch focus
MP count good (20MP)
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (200 shots)
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 QX30
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
39
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small ( inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery pack (200 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Vlogging camera
Sony QX30 as a Vlogging camera
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
35
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony QX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Sony QX30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
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