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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W370

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W370 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
  • Released January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
Sony W370
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Sony W370

 FH25 W370 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Panasonic FH25

 W370 FH25 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Sony W370

 FH25 W370 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and W370 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography factors
Sony W370 Portrait photography factors
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Street photography camera
Sony W370 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Sports photography details
Sony W370 Sports photography details
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Travel photography information
Sony W370 Travel photography information
65
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
58
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography information
Sony W370 Landscape photography information
38
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
37
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W370 as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Sony W370
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
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