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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony TX100V

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony TX100V Key Specs

Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Released January 2011
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony TX100V Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic FH25 versus Sony TX100V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was revealed within a month of the TX100V so 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 TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FH25 scores versus the TX100V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Sony TX100V

 FH25 TX100V 

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Panasonic FH25

 TX100V FH25 
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1229k230kCrisper screen (+999k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Sony TX100V

 FH25 TX100V 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH25 features external dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony TX100V has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FH25 versus Sony TX100V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the FH25 versus the TX100V.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FH25 and TX100V is 94 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH25 and TX100V.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of images although you need to take the age of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography details
Sony TX100V Portrait photography details
34
good MP (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competitors (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Sports photography advice
Sony TX100V Sports photography advice
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Travel photography features
Sony TX100V Travel photography features
65
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
65
has focus via touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (147 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography details
Sony TX100V Landscape photography details
38
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
relatively wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Vlogging details
Sony TX100V Vlogging details
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
32
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (147 grams)
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Sony TX100V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Also called Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine VI BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Screen LCD XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 159 grams (0.35 pounds) 147 grams (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BN1
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 Single Single
Retail price $180 $380