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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony NEX-5R

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5R front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony NEX-5R Key Specs

Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Sony NEX-5R
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-5N
  • Newer Model is Sony NEX-5T
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony NEX-5R Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic FS25 vs Sony NEX-5R, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) and the FS25 (1/2.3") and NEX-5R (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The FS25 was revealed 4 years earlier than the NEX-5R and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FS25 grades versus the NEX-5R with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Sony NEX-5R

 FS25 NEX-5R 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Panasonic FS25

 NEX-5R FS25 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2009Fresher by 43 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Sony NEX-5R

 FS25 NEX-5R 
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony NEX-5R Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS25 comes with exterior dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5R has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FS25 vs Sony NEX-5R in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the FS25 and the NEX-5R.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony NEX-5R size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FS25 and NEX-5R is 95 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony NEX-5R top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony NEX-5R Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The visual below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS25 and NEX-5R.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FS25 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony NEX-5R will offer you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older FS25 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony NEX-5R sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony NEX-5R Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony NEX-5R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography details
Sony NEX-5R Portrait photography details
26
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
74
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Street photography factors
Sony NEX-5R Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
80
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Sports photography info
Sony NEX-5R Sports photography info
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
68
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FS25
Travel photography with Sony NEX-5R
51
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
73
comes with focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography information
Sony NEX-5R Landscape photography information
32
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
75
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-5R as a Vlogging camera
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic socket
31
screen is touchscreen
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone jack
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony NEX-5R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS25 and Sony NEX-5R
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25Sony Alpha NEX-5R
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 Sony Alpha NEX-5R
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-01-27 2012-08-29
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 99
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 29-145mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.30 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 148 gr (0.33 pounds) 276 gr (0.61 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.1
DXO Low light score not tested 910
Other
Battery life - 330 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $230 $750