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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony TF1

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony TF1 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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Panasonic FH25 vs Sony TF1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was revealed 3 years earlier than the TF1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FH25 grades vs the TF1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Sony TF1

 FH25 TF1 

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Panasonic FH25

 TF1 FH25 
RevealedJune 2013January 2011Fresher by 29 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Sony TF1

 FH25 TF1 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH25 has physical measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the FH25 and the TF1.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FH25 and TF1 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The visual here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH25 and TF1.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you would want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The older FH25 will be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography information
Sony TF1 Portrait photography information
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Street photography features
Sony TF1 Street photography features
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
environment proofing
lighter than average (152 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH25
Sports photography with Sony TF1
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second low (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (240 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Travel photography features
Sony TF1 Travel photography features
65
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average (152 grams)
environment proofing
boasts touch focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery life (240 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography info
Sony TF1 Landscape photography info
38
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
40
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery life (240 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TF1 as a Vlogging camera
31
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
33
really wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than average (152g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Sony TF1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Also called Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2011-01-05 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Screen LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 159g (0.35 pounds) 152g (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 240 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $180 $266