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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony RX100 II

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II front
Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
74
Overall
60

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony RX100 II 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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS35
Sony RX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Older Model is Sony RX100
  • Renewed by Sony RX100 III
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony RX100 II Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic FH25 and Sony RX100 II, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is fairly well matched but the FH25 (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") possess different sensor sizes.

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The FH25 was released 3 years before the RX100 II and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FH25 matches up versus the RX100 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Sony RX100 II

 FH25 RX100 II 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Panasonic FH25

 RX100 II FH25 
RevealedJune 2013January 2011Fresher by 30 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k230kClearer display (+999k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Sony RX100 II

 FH25 RX100 II 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH25 enjoys outer dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony RX100 II has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the FH25 and the RX100 II.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony RX100 II size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and RX100 II is 94 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony RX100 II top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The graphic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH25 and RX100 II.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FH25 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony RX100 II will give greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older FH25 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony RX100 II sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony RX100 II Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony RX100 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX100 II as a Portrait photography camera
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
70
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH25
Street photography with Sony RX100 II
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
85
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (281 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX100 II as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
features tracking focus
good battery life (350 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Travel photography details
Sony RX100 II Travel photography details
65
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
80
good battery life (350 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (281g)
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is not selfie friendly
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH25
Landscape photography with Sony RX100 II
38
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
74
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (350 per charge)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Vlogging features
Sony RX100 II Vlogging features
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
37
decently wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (281g)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic port
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony RX100 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Sony RX100 II
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2013-06-27
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine VI -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias 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
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-100mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Screen LCD Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W))
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/2000 secs
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 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 159 gr (0.35 lbs) 281 gr (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 67
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 483
Other
Battery life 250 pictures 350 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $180 $598