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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony TX10

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony TX10 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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony TX10 Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic FH25 vs Sony TX10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was manufactured 7 months prior to the TX10 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FH25 matches up vs the TX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Sony TX10

 FH25 TX10 

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Panasonic FH25

 TX10 FH25 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2011More modern by 7 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Sony TX10

 FH25 TX10 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH25 enjoys exterior dimensions 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 TX10 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH25 vs Sony TX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the FH25 vs the TX10.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and TX10 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The image below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH25 and TX10.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures however you should always take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged FH25 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography information
Sony TX10 Portrait photography information
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Street photography details
Sony TX10 Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
environment proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Travel photography camera
65
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
environment proofing
features touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography info
Sony TX10 Landscape photography info
38
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
46
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX10 as a Vlogging camera
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
34
rather wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Sony TX10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine VI BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16MP 16MP
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
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT Screen LCD XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 159 grams (0.35 lbs) 133 grams (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $180 $309