Sony Alpha 3000 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha 3000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
      BrandSonyPanasonic
      ModelAlpha 3000Lumix DMC-FH25
      MSRP$399 with 18-55mm lens
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha 3000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.33-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm6.08 x 4.56 mm
      Total Pixels20.4 Megapixel16.6 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.1 Megapixel16.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 16,000100 - 6,400
      Photo Sony Alpha 3000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
      ProcessorBIONZVenus Engine VI
      Max Image Resolution5456 x 36324608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions3872 x 2576, 2736 x 18244608 x 3456, 4608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 3648 x 2736, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:94:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsStandard, FineFine, Standard
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Sony Alpha 3000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
      Focusing SystemContrast-detection AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Tracking
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      Number of Focus Points2511
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points00
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony Alpha 3000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
      Lens MountSony E
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 - 224 mm
      Optical Zoom8x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.3 - 5.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance5 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha 3000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT Screen LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.70"
      Screen Resolution230k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha 3000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
      ViewfinderElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.70x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.47x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3.5
      Shutter Sony Alpha 3000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/1600 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting2.5 fps4.4 fps
      Flash Sony Alpha 3000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFlash off
      Auto flash
      Fill-flash
      Slow Sync.
      Rear Sync.
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye reduction
      Flash Range4m at ISO1005.80 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Sony Alpha 3000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV increments)
      DXO Sony Alpha 3000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
      DxO Low Light ISO1068
      DxO Color Depth23.7
      DxO Dynamic Range12.8
      DxO Overall Score78
      Video Sony Alpha 3000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
      Video FormatsAVCHD, H.264, MP4Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Sony Alpha 3000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Type C Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha 3000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control via optional RM-VPR1
      Environmental Sony Alpha 3000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Sony Alpha 3000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
      Dimensions128 x 91 x 85 mm (5.04 x 3.58 x 3.35")99 x 57 x 28 mm (3.9 x 2.24 x 1.1")
      Weight (inc. batteries)411 g (0.91 lb / 14.50 oz)159 g (0.35 lb / 5.61 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.8 x 6.2 x 6.1"
      Package Weight2.45 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha 3000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
      Battery PackNP-FW50
      Battery Life470 shots250 shots
      Internal Storage70 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Sony Alpha 3000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
      Self Timer 2-sec. or 10-sec. delayYes (2 or 10 sec)
      Orientation Sensor


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