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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony RX10 III

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III front
Portability
53
Imaging
52
Features
77
Overall
62

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony RX10 III 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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS35
Sony RX10 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1051g - 133 x 94 x 127mm
  • Introduced March 2016
  • Older Model is Sony RX10 II
  • Later Model is Sony RX10 IV
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony RX10 III Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Panasonic FH25 and Sony RX10 III, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the RX10 III (20MP) is very well matched but the FH25 (1/2.3") and RX10 III (1") use different sensor measurements.

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The FH25 was introduced 6 years prior to the RX10 III and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the FH25 scores against the RX10 III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Sony RX10 III

 FH25 RX10 III 

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 III over the Panasonic FH25

 RX10 III FH25 
IntroducedMarch 2016January 2011Fresher by 63 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k230kCrisper display (+999k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Sony RX10 III

 FH25 RX10 III 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony RX10 III Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH25 features outside dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony RX10 III has proportions of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") along with a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FH25 and Sony RX10 III in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the FH25 vs the RX10 III.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony RX10 III size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH25 and RX10 III is 94 and 53 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony RX10 III top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony RX10 III Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The visual here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH25 and RX10 III.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FH25 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony RX10 III will give greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The older FH25 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony RX10 III sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony RX10 III Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH25
Portrait photography with Sony RX10 III
34
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
71
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
has face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Street photography factors
Sony RX10 III Street photography factors
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
64
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW files
environment proof
more heavy than average in class (1,051 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Sports photography details
Sony RX10 III Sports photography details
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
70
amazing zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
has tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery pack (420 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Travel photography advice
Sony RX10 III Travel photography advice
65
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
55
better than average battery pack (420 CIPA)
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (600mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (1,051g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography features
Sony RX10 III Landscape photography features
38
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
63
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery pack (420 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Vlogging information
Sony RX10 III Vlogging information
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than average in class (1,051g)
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony RX10 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Sony RX10 III
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
Also called as Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2016-03-29
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine VI Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 116.2mm²
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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-600mm (25.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.4-4.0
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 14.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 10.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159g (0.35 lb) 1051g (2.32 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 133 x 94 x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 472
Other
Battery life 250 photographs 420 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $180 $1,398