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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs

Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Previous Model is Sony HX30V
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX50V Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic FS25 versus Sony HX50V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and HX50V (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FS25 was manufactured 5 years prior to the HX50V which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FS25 grades versus the HX50V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Sony HX50V

 FS25 HX50V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Panasonic FS25

 HX50V FS25 
AnnouncedApril 2013January 2009Newer by 51 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Sony HX50V

 FS25 HX50V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FS25 provides exterior dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony HX50V has specifications of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FS25 versus Sony HX50V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the FS25 versus the HX50V.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FS25 and HX50V is 95 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The image here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS25 and HX50V.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony HX50V to provide extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged FS25 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX50V Portrait photography highlights
26
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
50
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Street photography advice
Sony HX50V Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (272g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Sports photography details
Sony HX50V Sports photography details
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
supports tracking focus
great battery power (400 shots)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
great battery power (400 shots)
lighter than competition in class (272g)
good MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography info
Sony HX50V Landscape photography info
32
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
53
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
great battery power (400 per charge)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Vlogging advice
Sony HX50V Vlogging advice
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone jack
34
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (272g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of mic port
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS25 and Sony HX50V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-27 2013-04-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-145mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 148 grams (0.33 pounds) 272 grams (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
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 - 400 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $230 $439