Panasonic FS25 vs Sony NEX-C3
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump 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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 225g - 110 x 60 x 33mm
- Revealed August 2011
- Old Model is Sony NEX-3
- Replacement is Sony NEX-F3
Panasonic FS25 vs Sony NEX-C3 Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic FS25 and Sony NEX-C3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) and the FS25 (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FS25 was introduced 3 years earlier than the NEX-C3 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FS25 matches up vs the NEX-C3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FS25 vs Sony NEX-C3 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 and Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FS25 Gallery and Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Sony NEX-C3
FS25 | NEX-C3 |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Panasonic FS25
NEX-C3 | FS25 | |||
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Revealed | August 2011 | January 2009 | More modern by 31 months | |
Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Sony NEX-C3
FS25 | NEX-C3 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither includes Touch screen |
Panasonic FS25 vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FS25 features external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-C3 has specifications of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).
See the Panasonic FS25 and Sony NEX-C3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the FS25 versus the NEX-C3.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS25 and NEX-C3 is 95 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic FS25 vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS25 and NEX-C3.
As you have seen, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FS25 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony NEX-C3 will offer you more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FS25 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2009-01-27 | 2011-08-22 |
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 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 29-145mm (5.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.30 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | 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 | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 148 grams (0.33 lb) | 225 grams (0.50 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 73 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.2 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1083 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 400 pictures |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $230 | $343 |