Panasonic FH25 vs Sony WX50
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony WX50 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
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS35
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Panasonic FH25 vs Sony WX50 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH25 Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Sony WX50
FH25 | WX50 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Panasonic FH25
WX50 | FH25 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | January 2011 | Newer by 13 months | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Sony WX50
FH25 | WX50 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 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).
See the Panasonic FH25 vs Sony WX50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and WX50 is 94 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony WX50 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 | |
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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 |