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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX10V Key Specs

Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump 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 HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Renewed by Sony HX20V
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX10V Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Panasonic FS25 and Sony HX10V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and HX10V (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FS25 was brought out 4 years before the HX10V which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the FS25 scores vs the HX10V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Sony HX10V

 FS25 HX10V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Panasonic FS25

 HX10V FS25 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2009Newer by 37 months
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Sony HX10V

 FS25 HX10V 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS25 features physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony HX10V has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the FS25 and the HX10V.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FS25 and HX10V is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FS25 and HX10V.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony HX10V to result in extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged FS25 will be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Portrait photography camera
26
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
38
decent MP (18MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FS25
Street photography with Sony HX10V
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (234g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Sports photography factors
Sony HX10V Sports photography factors
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
49
long zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX10V Travel photography highlights
51
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than others in class (234g)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (400mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX10V Landscape photography factors
32
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
45
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Vlogging advice
Sony HX10V Vlogging advice
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
34
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (234 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone support
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS25 and Sony HX10V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-27 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 12MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-145mm (5.0x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.30 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 148 grams (0.33 lbs) 234 grams (0.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 320 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $230 $616