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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W610

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W610 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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS35
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W610 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic FH25 and Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the W610 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FH25 was launched 12 months earlier than the W610 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the FH25 grades against the W610 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Sony W610

 FH25 W610 

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Panasonic FH25

 W610 FH25 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Sony W610

 FH25 W610 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH25 has got physical dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony W610 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH25 and Sony W610 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH25 compared to the W610.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH25 and W610 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The photograph below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FH25 and W610.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH25 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older FH25 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W610 Portrait photography highlights
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
29
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Street photography info
Sony W610 Street photography info
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
lighter than others (113g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Sports photography info
Sony W610 Sports photography info
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
27
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Travel photography information
Sony W610 Travel photography information
65
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than others (113g)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W610 Landscape photography highlights
38
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
33
rather wide (26mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Vlogging details
Sony W610 Vlogging details
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than others (113 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Sony W610
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine VI BIONZ
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 alias 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
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Screen LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 159g (0.35 pounds) 113g (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 pictures 250 pictures
Style of battery 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $180 $200