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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W710

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W710 Key Specs

Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 Known as Lumix DMC-FS35
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W710 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was introduced 24 months before the W710 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the FH25 matches up against the W710 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Sony W710

 FH25 W710 

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Panasonic FH25

 W710 FH25 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 24 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Sony W710

 FH25 W710 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH25 has got exterior measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony W710 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the FH25 vs the W710.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH25 and W710 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The graphic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FH25 and W710.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs but you will need to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older FH25 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH25
Portrait photography with Sony W710
34
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Street photography info
Sony W710 Street photography info
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than average (114g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Sports photography advice
Sony W710 Sports photography advice
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Travel photography highlights
Sony W710 Travel photography highlights
65
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than average (114 grams)
features touch to focus
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography features
Sony W710 Landscape photography features
38
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
39
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Vlogging details
Sony W710 Vlogging details
31
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
34
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than average (114 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Sony W710
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Screen LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 159 gr (0.35 lbs) 114 gr (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 240 photos
Battery type 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $180 $90