Panasonic FH25 vs Sony TX30
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony TX30 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2011
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS35
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
- Launched July 2013
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Following is a extended overview of the Panasonic FH25 versus Sony TX30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FH25 was introduced 3 years before the TX30 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FH25 scores against the TX30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Sony TX30
| FH25 | TX30 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Panasonic FH25
| TX30 | FH25 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2013 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 31 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Display sizing | 3.3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.6") |
| Display resolution | 1229k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+999k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Sony TX30
| FH25 | TX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Panasonic FH25 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH25 offers 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 TX30 has proportions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the FH25 vs the TX30.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FH25 and TX30 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FH25 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The image below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FH25 and TX30.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony TX30 to deliver greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged FH25 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony TX30 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 |
| Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FS35 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2013-07-26 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine VI | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 18MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-4.8 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inches | 3.3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | TFT Screen LCD | OLED monitor |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 4.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.80 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | - |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | 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 | 159g (0.35 lbs) | 141g (0.31 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 shots | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | - |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $180 | $230 |