Panasonic FH25 vs Sony RX10
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony RX10 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Panasonic FH25 vs Sony RX10 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH25 Gallery and Sony RX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Sony RX10
FH25 | RX10 |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX10 over the Panasonic FH25
RX10 | FH25 | |||
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Launched | March 2014 | January 2011 | Newer by 39 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1290k | 230k | Clearer screen (+1060k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Sony RX10
FH25 | RX10 | |||
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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).
Compare the Panasonic FH25 versus Sony RX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and RX10 is 94 and 58 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony RX10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 | |
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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 |