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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony TX55

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony TX55 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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony TX55 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FH25 vs Sony TX55, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was revealed 6 months earlier than the TX55 and 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 TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FH25 grades versus the TX55 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Sony TX55

 FH25 TX55 

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Panasonic FH25

 TX55 FH25 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimension3.3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution1230k230kClearer screen (+1000k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Sony TX55

 FH25 TX55 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2011Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FH25 offers exterior measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony TX55 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH25 vs Sony TX55 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the FH25 and the TX55.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH25 and TX55 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FH25 and TX55.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of files although you will want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography info
Sony TX55 Portrait photography info
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
36
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH25
Street photography with Sony TX55
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Sports photography advice
Sony TX55 Sports photography advice
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (250 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Travel photography advice
Sony TX55 Travel photography advice
65
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
good battery pack (250 per charge)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX55 Landscape photography highlights
38
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
50
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3.3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (250 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH25
Vlogging with Sony TX55
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone socket
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Sony TX55
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Also called Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2011-07-24
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Screen LCD XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 159 grams (0.35 pounds) 109 grams (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
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 shots 250 shots
Battery type 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $180 $350