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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W830

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W830 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
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS35
Sony W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W830 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FH25 and Sony W830, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the W830 (20MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was manufactured 4 years prior to the W830 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the FH25 matches up vs the W830 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Sony W830

 FH25 W830 

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Panasonic FH25

 W830 FH25 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2011Newer by 36 months

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Sony W830

 FH25 W830 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH25 has physical measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony W830 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH25 and Sony W830 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH25 against the W830.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W830 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and W830 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The pic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FH25 and W830.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony W830 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged FH25 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W830 as a Portrait photography camera
34
good MP (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
38
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH25
Street photography with Sony W830
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W830 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH25
Travel photography with Sony W830
65
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
67
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W830 Landscape photography highlights
38
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
41
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Vlogging features
Sony W830 Vlogging features
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
32
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Sony W830
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-05 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Screen LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 159 gr (0.35 lbs) 122 gr (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $180 $128