Panasonic FH25 vs Sony WX30
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2011
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Revealed July 2011
Panasonic FH25 vs Sony WX30 Overview
In this article, we will be looking at the Panasonic FH25 and Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FH25 was revealed 6 months before the WX30 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the FH25 matches up vs the WX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FH25 vs Sony WX30 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH25 Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Sony WX30
FH25 | WX30 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Panasonic FH25
WX30 | FH25 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Sony WX30
FH25 | WX30 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | July 2011 | Same age | |
Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Panasonic FH25 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FH25 enjoys outside 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 WX30 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FH25 and Sony WX30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH25 against the WX30.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FH25 and WX30 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FH25 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The visual here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH25 and WX30.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files although you will want to factor the age of the cameras into account.
Panasonic FH25 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony WX30 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-FS35 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2011-07-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT Screen LCD | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 159 grams (0.35 pounds) | 117 grams (0.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 shots | 250 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $180 | $259 |