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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W810

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W810 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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS35
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W810 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W810, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the W810 (20MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was introduced 4 years prior to the W810 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FH25 grades versus the W810 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Sony W810

 FH25 W810 

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Panasonic FH25

 W810 FH25 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2011Newer by 36 months

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Sony W810

 FH25 W810 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FH25 comes with external 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 W810 has specifications of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the FH25 versus the W810.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and W810 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The image below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH25 and W810.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony W810 to show greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged FH25 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W810 Portrait photography highlights
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
38
MP count good (20MP)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Street photography factors
Sony W810 Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Sports photography factors
Sony W810 Sports photography factors
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W810 as a Travel photography camera
65
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
67
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH25
Landscape photography with Sony W810
38
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
41
relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH25
Vlogging with Sony W810
31
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
32
relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Sony W810
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Screen LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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 lbs) 111 grams (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 200 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $180 $100