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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX80

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX80 Key Specs

Panasonic FS25
(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
Sony HX80
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Sony HX80

 FS25 HX80 

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Panasonic FS25

 HX80 FS25 
RevealedMarch 2016January 2009Newer by 86 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Sony HX80

 FS25 HX80 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display size3"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).

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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.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX80 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FS25 and HX80 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX80 Portrait photography factors
26
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
39
good megapixels (18MP)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Street photography factors
Sony HX80 Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
70
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FS25
Sports photography with Sony HX80
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
includes tracking focus
great battery pack (390 CIPA)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FS25
Travel photography with Sony HX80
51
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
76
great battery pack (390 shots)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
missing Timelapse mode
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX80 Landscape photography factors
32
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
49
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
great battery pack (390 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Vlogging information
Sony HX80 Vlogging information
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone port
75
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
missing microphone jack
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS25 and Sony HX80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
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