Panasonic FH25 vs Sony TX66
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony TX66 Key Specs
(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
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS35
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Launched February 2012
Panasonic FH25 vs Sony TX66 Overview
Below is a extended overview of the Panasonic FH25 vs Sony TX66, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FH25 was unveiled 13 months earlier than the TX66 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FH25 grades against the TX66 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FH25 vs Sony TX66 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH25 Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Sony TX66
FH25 | TX66 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Panasonic FH25
TX66 | FH25 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | January 2011 | More recent by 13 months | |
Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3.3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.6") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 230k | Crisper screen (+1000k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Sony TX66
FH25 | TX66 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Panasonic FH25 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FH25 comes with outer dimensions 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 TX66 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FH25 vs Sony TX66 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the FH25 compared to the TX66.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and TX66 is 94 and 97 respectively.
Panasonic FH25 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The photograph below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FH25 and TX66.
To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony TX66 to produce more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older FH25 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony TX66 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FS35 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2012-02-28 |
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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
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 | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3.3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT Screen LCD | XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m | 3.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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 (60, 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 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 159 grams (0.35 lbs) | 109 grams (0.24 lbs) |
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 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 images | 250 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $180 | $350 |