Panasonic FH25 vs Sony WX300
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony WX300 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
- Introduced January 2011
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
- Announced February 2013
- Replacement is Sony WX350
Panasonic FH25 vs Sony WX300 Overview
Below, we are comparing the Panasonic FH25 versus Sony WX300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe FH25 was unveiled 3 years before the WX300 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the FH25 grades vs the WX300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FH25 vs Sony WX300 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH25 Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Sony WX300
FH25 | WX300 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Panasonic FH25
WX300 | FH25 | |||
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Announced | February 2013 | January 2011 | More modern by 25 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Sony WX300
FH25 | WX300 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Panasonic FH25 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH25 comes with external measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony WX300 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FH25 versus Sony WX300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the FH25 versus the WX300.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and WX300 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FH25 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The pic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH25 and WX300.
Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony WX300 to deliver more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FH25 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
Panasonic FH25 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony WX300 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FS35 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2013-02-20 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine VI | - |
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 | 16 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT Screen LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m | 4.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | - |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 grams (0.35 pounds) | 166 grams (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 photos | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $180 | $330 |