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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony S930

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony S930 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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony S930 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FH25 and Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FH25 (16MP) and S930 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was unveiled 2 years after the S930 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FH25 scores vs the S930 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Sony S930

 FH25 S930 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 25 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kClearer screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Panasonic FH25

 S930 FH25 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Sony S930

 FH25 S930 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FH25 enjoys exterior measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony S930 has specifications of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the FH25 against the S930.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FH25 and S930 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH25 and S930.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FH25 to produce more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer FH25 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography factors
Sony S930 Portrait photography factors
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
26
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Street photography camera
Sony S930 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Sports photography info
Sony S930 Sports photography info
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Travel photography features
Sony S930 Travel photography features
65
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography information
Sony S930 Landscape photography information
38
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
31
has manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.4 inch)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S930 as a Vlogging camera
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (320 x 240 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Sony S930
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine VI -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.4"
Screen resolution 230k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 1/8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159 gr (0.35 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $180 $219