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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony H20

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Revealed May 2009
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony H20 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Panasonic FS25 vs Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FS25 was released 3 months earlier than the H20 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FS25 scores vs the H20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Sony H20

 FS25 H20 

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Panasonic FS25

 H20 FS25 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Sony H20

 FS25 H20 
RevealedJanuary 2009May 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS25 has got external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony H20 has sizing of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FS25 vs Sony H20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FS25 vs the H20.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS25 and H20 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The picture below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS25 and H20.

All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FS25 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography features
Sony H20 Portrait photography features
26
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
focusing manually
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Street photography advice
Sony H20 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
51
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FS25
Sports photography with Sony H20
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H20 as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
51
built-in flash
very long reach (380mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (250g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography information
Sony H20 Landscape photography information
32
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
36
focusing manually
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Vlogging highlights
Sony H20 Vlogging highlights
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic support
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
heavier than competition (250g)
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS25 and Sony H20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-27 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-145mm (5.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
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 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
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 148 grams (0.33 lb) 250 grams (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
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 ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $230 $249