Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX1
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1440 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
- Revealed April 2009
Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX1 Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic FS25 versus Sony HX1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the FS25 (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") come with different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FS25 was brought out 2 months before the HX1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the FS25 scores versus the HX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS25 Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Sony HX1
FS25 | HX1 |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Panasonic FS25
HX1 | FS25 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Sony HX1
FS25 | HX1 | |||
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Revealed | January 2009 | April 2009 | Similar generation | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS25 enjoys outside dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony HX1 has dimensions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FS25 versus Sony HX1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the FS25 against the HX1.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS25 and HX1 is 95 and 67 respectively.
Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The graphic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FS25 and HX1.
All in all, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FS25 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic FS25 will deliver greater detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-01-27 | 2009-04-22 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 9MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 29-145mm (5.0x) | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.30 m | 9.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1440x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 148 grams (0.33 pounds) | 544 grams (1.20 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
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 model | - | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $230 | $47,999 |