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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W730

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W730 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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS35
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W730 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic FH25 and Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the W730 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was manufactured 24 months prior to the W730 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FH25 matches up against the W730 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Sony W730

 FH25 W730 

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Panasonic FH25

 W730 FH25 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 24 months
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Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Sony W730

 FH25 W730 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH25 enjoys outside 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 W730 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FH25 against the W730.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH25 and W730 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The photograph here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FH25 and W730.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photos however you might want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The older FH25 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography details
Sony W730 Portrait photography details
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Street photography factors
Sony W730 Street photography factors
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than competition (122g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH25
Sports photography with Sony W730
40
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W730 as a Travel photography camera
65
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competition (122 grams)
comes with touch focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W730 Landscape photography highlights
38
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
39
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH25
Vlogging with Sony W730
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
34
rather wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competition (122g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Sony W730
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Also called as Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine VI -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT Screen LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159g (0.35 pounds) 122g (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 240 pictures
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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $180 $138