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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX30V

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX30V Key Specs

Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase 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
Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Previous Model is Sony HX20V
  • New Model is Sony HX50V
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX30V Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FS25 and Sony HX30V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and HX30V (18MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FS25 was released 4 years earlier than the HX30V which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the FS25 grades vs the HX30V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Sony HX30V

 FS25 HX30V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Panasonic FS25

 HX30V FS25 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2009Newer by 37 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Sony HX30V

 FS25 HX30V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS25 provides physical dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony HX30V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the FS25 and the HX30V.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX30V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS25 and HX30V is 95 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The picture below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS25 and HX30V.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX30V to give more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged FS25 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX30V as a Portrait photography camera
26
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
45
you can focus manually
good resolution (18 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Street photography details
Sony HX30V Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (254g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FS25
Sports photography with Sony HX30V
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
49
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX30V Travel photography highlights
51
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (254 grams)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX30V as a Landscape photography camera
32
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
50
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Vlogging info
Sony HX30V Vlogging info
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic port
34
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (254g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing external microphone jack
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX30V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS25 and Sony HX30V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-27 2012-02-28
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 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-145mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 All around 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 shots
Battery format - 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 Single Single
Cost at launch $230 $420