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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony WX30

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony WX30 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
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
Sony WX30
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Sony WX30

 FH25 WX30 

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Panasonic FH25

 WX30 FH25 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Sony WX30

 FH25 WX30 
RevealedJanuary 2011July 2011Same age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FH25 and WX30 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH25
Portrait photography with Sony WX30
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Street photography advice
Sony WX30 Street photography advice
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (117g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH25
Sports photography with Sony WX30
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Travel photography information
Sony WX30 Travel photography information
65
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than others in class (117g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH25
Landscape photography with Sony WX30
38
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH25
Vlogging with Sony WX30
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
35
fairly wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (117 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Sony WX30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
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