Panasonic FH25 vs Sony WX150
Portability
94 Imaging
39 Features
26 Overall
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94 Imaging
39 Features
26 Overall
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Portability
95 Imaging
42 Features
43 Overall
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95 Imaging
42 Features
43 Overall
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony WX150 Key Specs
Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
(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
- Introduced January 2011
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS35
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Introduced February 2012
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On this page, we are reviewing the Panasonic FH25 and Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FH25 grades vs the WX150 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH25 Gallery & Sony WX150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Sony WX150
| FH25 | WX150 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Panasonic FH25
| WX150 | FH25 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2012 |  | January 2011 | Fresher by 13 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Sony WX150
| FH25 | WX150 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FH25 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FH25 has got exterior dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony WX150 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH25 versus the WX150.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and WX150 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FH25 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FH25 and WX150.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony WX150 to offer you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older FH25 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography details
Sony WX150 Portrait photography details
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
MP count decent (18MP)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Panasonic FH25 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Street photography camera
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports photography with Panasonic FH25
Sports photography with Sony WX150
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Sony WX150 Travel photography advice
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
MP count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Panasonic FH25 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Landscape photography camera
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging with Panasonic FH25
Vlogging with Sony WX150
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony WX150 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 |
| Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FS35 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2012-02-28 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine VI | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 | 18MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 461k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Screen LCD | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.80 m | 3.70 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 159 gr (0.35 lbs) | 133 gr (0.29 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 images | 240 images |
| Battery form | 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 feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $180 | $300 |
