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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX1

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
32
Features
36
Overall
33

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX1 Key Specs

Panasonic FS25
(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
Sony HX1
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Sony HX1

 FS25 HX1 

Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Panasonic FS25

 HX1 FS25 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Sony HX1

 FS25 HX1 
RevealedJanuary 2009April 2009Similar generation
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS25 and HX1 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX1 as a Portrait photography camera
26
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
focusing manually
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Street photography information
Sony HX1 Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
50
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW support
more heavy than competitors (544g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FS25
Sports photography with Sony HX1
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
36
excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FS25
Travel photography with Sony HX1
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
48
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (560mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (544g)
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX1 Landscape photography highlights
32
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
39
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Vlogging advice
Sony HX1 Vlogging advice
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone support
22
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1440 x 1080 pixels)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competitors (544 grams)
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS25 and Sony HX1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
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