Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX80
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Revealed March 2016
Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX80 Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Panasonic FS25 versus Sony HX80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and HX80 (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FS25 was unveiled 8 years earlier than the HX80 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FS25 scores against the HX80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX80 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FS25 Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Sony HX80
FS25 | HX80 |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Panasonic FS25
HX80 | FS25 | |||
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Revealed | March 2016 | January 2009 | Newer by 86 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Sony HX80
FS25 | HX80 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS25 enjoys outside 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) whilst the Sony HX80 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FS25 versus Sony HX80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the FS25 vs the HX80.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FS25 and HX80 is 95 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The pic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FS25 and HX80.
Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX80 to give you greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FS25 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX80 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-01-27 | 2016-03-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
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 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 29-145mm (5.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.30 m | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 148g (0.33 lbs) | 245g (0.54 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 | - | 390 shots |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $230 | $368 |