Panasonic FH25 vs Sony S980
94 Imaging
39 Features
26 Overall
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94 Imaging
34 Features
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony S980 Key Specs
(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 Known as Lumix DMC-FS35
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
- Announced February 2009
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Following is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic FH25 vs Sony S980, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the FH25 (16MP) and S980 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FH25 was manufactured 23 months after the S980 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the FH25 grades against the S980 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH25 Gallery and Sony S980 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Sony S980
| FH25 | S980 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2011 |  | February 2009 | More modern by 23 months |
Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Panasonic FH25
| S980 | FH25 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Sony S980
| FH25 | S980 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal display dimensions |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | No Touch display |
Panasonic FH25 vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH25 enjoys physical 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 S980 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the FH25 and the S980.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and S980 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FH25 vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The pic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FH25 and S980.
As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH25 to give you extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The more modern FH25 provides an edge in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony S980 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 |
| Also called | Lumix DMC-FS35 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2009-02-17 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.3-5.2 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Screen LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 2 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.80 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| 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 grams (0.35 lbs) | 167 grams (0.37 lbs) |
| Physical 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 All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 250 photographs | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $180 | $300 |