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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony S950

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony S950 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony S950 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic FH25 versus Sony S950, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the FH25 (16MP) and S950 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was brought out 23 months later than the S950 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the FH25 matches up vs the S950 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Sony S950

 FH25 S950 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2009More recent by 23 months

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Panasonic FH25

 S950 FH25 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Sony S950

 FH25 S950 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FH25 has got exterior measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony S950 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH25 versus Sony S950 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the FH25 versus the S950.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony S950 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and S950 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The photograph below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FH25 and S950.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic FH25 to provide you with more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent FH25 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH25
Portrait photography with Sony S950
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
26
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Street photography details
Sony S950 Street photography details
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Sports photography info
Sony S950 Sports photography info
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S950 as a Travel photography camera
65
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography information
Sony S950 Landscape photography information
38
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
31
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH25
Vlogging with Sony S950
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
9
no video
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Sony S950
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Also called Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine VI -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE 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) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159 grams (0.35 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
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, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $180 $130