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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony RX1R

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
58
Overall
65

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony RX1R 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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS35
Sony RX1R
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Introduced June 2013
  • Replacement is Sony RX1R II
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony RX1R Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic FH25 versus Sony RX1R, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the FH25 (16MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the FH25 (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The FH25 was introduced 3 years earlier than the RX1R which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FH25 grades against the RX1R when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Sony RX1R

 FH25 RX1R 

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Panasonic FH25

 RX1R FH25 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2011More modern by 30 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1229k230kClearer screen (+999k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Sony RX1R

 FH25 RX1R 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH25 comes with exterior dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FH25 versus Sony RX1R in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the FH25 and the RX1R.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony RX1R size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and RX1R is 94 and 79 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony RX1R top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH25 and RX1R.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FH25 using its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony RX1R will provide greater detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged FH25 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony RX1R sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony RX1R Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony RX1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH25
Portrait photography with Sony RX1R
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
82
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Street photography features
Sony RX1R Street photography features
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
66
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (482g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Sports photography info
Sony RX1R Sports photography info
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
slow fps (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
53
megapixel count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (35mm)
slow fps (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (270 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Travel photography features
Sony RX1R Travel photography features
65
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
62
megapixel count decent (24MP)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (270 CIPA)
more heavy than others in class (482g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH25
Landscape photography with Sony RX1R
38
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
66
you can focus manually
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
megapixel count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (270 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Vlogging factors
Sony RX1R Vlogging factors
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
34
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (482 grams)
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony RX1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Sony RX1R
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2013-06-26
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine VI -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 35mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.0
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Screen LCD Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic and Optical (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/4000 seconds
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 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159 grams (0.35 lbs) 482 grams (1.06 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 91
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.6
DXO Low light score not tested 2537
Other
Battery life 250 pictures 270 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $180 $2,798