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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony WX70

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony WX70 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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS35
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony WX70 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Panasonic FH25 vs Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was introduced 13 months before the WX70 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FH25 matches up versus the WX70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Sony WX70

 FH25 WX70 

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Panasonic FH25

 WX70 FH25 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 13 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Sony WX70

 FH25 WX70 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FH25 has physical measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony WX70 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the FH25 against the WX70.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FH25 and WX70 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The image below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH25 and WX70.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you may want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged FH25 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography info
Sony WX70 Portrait photography info
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Street photography factors
Sony WX70 Street photography factors
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH25
Sports photography with Sony WX70
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH25
Travel photography with Sony WX70
65
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
provides touch to focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography details
Sony WX70 Landscape photography details
38
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH25
Vlogging with Sony WX70
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Sony WX70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT Screen LCD XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 159 gr (0.35 lb) 114 gr (0.25 lb)
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 Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 pictures 240 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $180 $242