Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX30V
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX30V Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX30V Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FS25 Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Sony HX30V
FS25 | HX30V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Panasonic FS25
HX30V | FS25 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | January 2009 | Newer by 37 months | |
Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Sony HX30V
FS25 | HX30V | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 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).
Examine the Panasonic FS25 and Sony HX30V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS25 and HX30V is 95 and 90 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX30V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | |
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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 |