Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX20V
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX20V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Announced July 2012
- Previous Model is Sony HX10V
- New Model is Sony HX30V
Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX20V Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX20V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and HX20V (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe FS25 was announced 4 years before the HX20V which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FS25 grades against the HX20V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX20V Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS25 Gallery & Sony HX20V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Sony HX20V
FS25 | HX20V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Panasonic FS25
HX20V | FS25 | |||
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Announced | July 2012 | January 2009 | Newer by 42 months | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Sony HX20V
FS25 | HX20V | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FS25 provides outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony HX20V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX20V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the FS25 compared to the HX20V.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS25 and HX20V is 95 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FS25 and HX20V.
As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX20V to offer you extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FS25 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX20V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-01-27 | 2012-07-20 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 29-145mm (5.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.30 m | 7.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 148g (0.33 lb) | 254g (0.56 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
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 | - | 320 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $230 | $397 |