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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony RX10

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
76
Overall
61

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony RX10 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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS35
Sony RX10
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
  • 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
  • Launched March 2014
  • Successor is Sony RX10 II
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony RX10 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FH25 versus Sony RX10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is pretty similar but the FH25 (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") possess different sensor size.

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The FH25 was brought out 4 years earlier than the RX10 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FH25 scores against the RX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Sony RX10

 FH25 RX10 

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 over the Panasonic FH25

 RX10 FH25 
LaunchedMarch 2014January 2011Newer by 39 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1290k230kClearer screen (+1060k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Sony RX10

 FH25 RX10 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony RX10 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH25 has got physical dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 has proportions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the FH25 against the RX10.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony RX10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and RX10 is 94 and 58 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony RX10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony RX10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH25 and RX10.

Plainly, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FH25 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony RX10 will offer greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FH25 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony RX10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony RX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony RX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography info
Sony RX10 Portrait photography info
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
70
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Street photography camera
Sony RX10 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
72
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
environment proof
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Sports photography advice
Sony RX10 Sports photography advice
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
67
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
environment proof
good battery (420 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Travel photography features
Sony RX10 Travel photography features
65
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
58
good battery (420 shots)
environment proof
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography advice
Sony RX10 Landscape photography advice
38
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
63
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
environment proof
good battery (420 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Vlogging information
Sony RX10 Vlogging information
31
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
30
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony RX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Sony RX10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2014-03-20
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine VI Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,290k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT Screen LCD WhiteMagic
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 10.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 159 gr (0.35 lb) 813 gr (1.79 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 69
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 474
Other
Battery life 250 shots 420 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $180 $698