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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony WX50

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony WX50 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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS35
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony WX50 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FH25 vs Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was manufactured 13 months prior to the WX50 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FH25 scores vs the WX50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Sony WX50

 FH25 WX50 

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Panasonic FH25

 WX50 FH25 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 13 months
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Sony WX50

 FH25 WX50 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH25 has outside dimensions 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 WX50 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the FH25 against the WX50.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and WX50 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH25 and WX50.

Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images however you really should take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged FH25 will be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent MP (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH25
Street photography with Sony WX50
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Travel photography factors
Sony WX50 Travel photography factors
65
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
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 WX50
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
38
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX50 as a Vlogging camera
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
35
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Sony WX50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Also called as Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine VI BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Screen LCD Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 (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
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159g (0.35 pounds) 117g (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 images 240 images
Style of battery 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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $180 $250