• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 29.00mm - 145.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.4 inch 27.1mm2
  • 9.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 560.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Panasonic DMC-FS25S advantages over Sony DSC-HX1

  • Less expensive
    $250 vs $499 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Thinner
    21 mm vs 91 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    148g vs 515g
    Lighter weight
  • More pixels
    12.1 vs 9.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Sony DSC-HX1 advantages over Panasonic DMC-FS25S

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.8 vs f/3.3
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • More telephoto lens reach
    560 mm vs 145 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Less shutter lag
    0.31 vs 0.90 sec
    Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.0 fps vs 1.7 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    10 vs 3 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FS15

Panasonic DMC-FS25S
Panasonic DMC-FS15
  • $175
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • $200
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Panasonic DMC-FS25S vs Panasonic DMC-FS15

Sony DSC-HX1
Panasonic DMC-FS15
  • $499
  • 1/2.4 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $200
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compare Sony DSC-HX1 vs Panasonic DMC-FS15

Compared to Sony DSC-W290

Panasonic DMC-FS25S
Sony DSC-W290
  • $175
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer exposure
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $249
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Panasonic DMC-FS25S vs Sony DSC-W290

Sony DSC-HX1
Sony DSC-W290
  • $499
  • 1/2.4 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $249
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compare Sony DSC-HX1 vs Sony DSC-W290

Compared to Samsung SL820

Panasonic DMC-FS25S
Samsung SL820
  • $175
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer exposure
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Shoots 60p video

Compare Panasonic DMC-FS25S vs Samsung SL820

Sony DSC-HX1
Samsung SL820
  • $499
  • 1/2.4 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compare Sony DSC-HX1 vs Samsung SL820

Compared to Canon SX1 IS

Panasonic DMC-FS25S
Canon SX1 IS
  • $175
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $600
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Panasonic DMC-FS25S vs Canon SX1 IS

Sony DSC-HX1
Canon SX1 IS
  • $499
  • 1/2.4 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Manual focus
  • $600
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • Hot shoe

Compare Sony DSC-HX1 vs Canon SX1 IS

Compared to Nikon P100

Panasonic DMC-FS25S
Nikon P100
  • $175
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Panasonic DMC-FS25S vs Nikon P100

Sony DSC-HX1
Nikon P100
  • $499
  • 1/2.4 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Longer exposure
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Sony DSC-HX1 vs Nikon P100

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