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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX90V

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX90V 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
  • Launched January 2009
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Released April 2015
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX90V Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic FS25 and Sony HX90V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and HX90V (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FS25 was introduced 7 years prior to the HX90V and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FS25 scores versus the HX90V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Sony HX90V

 FS25 HX90V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Panasonic FS25

 HX90V FS25 
ReleasedApril 2015January 2009More recent by 75 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Sony HX90V

 FS25 HX90V 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS25 comes with outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony HX90V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FS25 and Sony HX90V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the FS25 against the HX90V.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS25 and HX90V is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FS25 and HX90V.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony HX90V to result in greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older FS25 will be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FS25
Portrait photography with Sony HX90V
26
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
46
manual focus
good MP (18MP)
comes with face detection focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FS25
Street photography with Sony HX90V
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
70
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245g)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery life (360 per charge)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Travel photography features
Sony HX90V Travel photography features
51
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
76
good battery life (360 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
good MP (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Landscape photography camera
32
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
53
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
good battery life (360 per charge)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Vlogging details
Sony HX90V Vlogging details
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic jack
75
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (245g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS25 and Sony HX90V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-27 2015-04-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 megapixels 18 megapixels
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 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-145mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
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, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 148 grams (0.33 pounds) 245 grams (0.54 pounds)
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 - 360 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $230 $440