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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony TX66

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony TX66 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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS35
Sony TX66
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Sony TX66

 FH25 TX66 

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Panasonic FH25

 TX66 FH25 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2011More recent by 13 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen dimension3.3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution1230k230kCrisper screen (+1000k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Sony TX66

 FH25 TX66 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and TX66 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography details
Sony TX66 Portrait photography details
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
42
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Street photography info
Sony TX66 Street photography info
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
64
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
49
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery power (250 per charge)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Travel photography information
Sony TX66 Travel photography information
65
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
72
great battery power (250 CIPA)
supports focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Landscape photography camera
38
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
51
manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3.3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
great battery power (250 per charge)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX66 as a Vlogging camera
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
36
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Sony TX66
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
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