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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony WX300

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs

Panasonic FH25
(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
Sony WX300
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Sony WX300

 FH25 WX300 

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Panasonic FH25

 WX300 FH25 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013January 2011More modern by 25 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Sony WX300

 FH25 WX300 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and WX300 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography features
Sony WX300 Portrait photography features
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
36
decent MP (18 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Street photography advice
Sony WX300 Street photography advice
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (166 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH25
Sports photography with Sony WX300
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
49
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX300 Travel photography highlights
65
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than average in class (166g)
decent MP (18MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography features
Sony WX300 Landscape photography features
38
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
44
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Vlogging features
Sony WX300 Vlogging features
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
35
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (166 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing mic jack
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Sony WX300
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
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