Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W830
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W830 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W830 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH25 Gallery & Sony W830 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Sony W830
FH25 | W830 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Panasonic FH25
W830 | FH25 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | January 2011 | Newer by 36 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Sony W830
FH25 | W830 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and W830 is 94 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W830 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 | |
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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 |