Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W370
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W370 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
- Released January 2011
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
- 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
- Released January 2010
Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W370 Overview
Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FH25 and Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the W370 (14MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe FH25 was launched 13 months after the W370 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FH25 grades vs the W370 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W370 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH25 Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Sony W370
FH25 | W370 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | January 2010 | Newer by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Panasonic FH25
W370 | FH25 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Sony W370
FH25 | W370 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither features Touch screen |
Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH25 enjoys outside dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony W370 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FH25 and Sony W370 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the FH25 and the W370.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and W370 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH25 and W370.
As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FH25 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher FH25 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W370 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-FS35 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine VI | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 34-238mm (7.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.6-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT Screen LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 159 grams (0.35 pounds) | 179 grams (0.39 pounds) |
Dimensions | 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 pictures | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $180 | $230 |