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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony NEX-C3

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
56
Features
57
Overall
56

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs

Panasonic FS25
(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
Sony NEX-C3
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Sony NEX-C3

 FS25 NEX-C3 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Panasonic FS25

 NEX-C3 FS25 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2009More modern by 31 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Sony NEX-C3

 FS25 NEX-C3 
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony NEX-C3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS25 and NEX-C3 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony NEX-C3 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony NEX-C3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FS25
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-C3
26
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
73
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Street photography information
Sony NEX-C3 Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
79
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average (225g)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FS25
Sports photography with Sony NEX-C3
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
53
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery life (400 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-C3 as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
great battery life (400 per charge)
lighter than average (225 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography features
Sony NEX-C3 Landscape photography features
32
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
70
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (400 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FS25
Vlogging with Sony NEX-C3
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic port
27
lighter than average (225g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS25 and Sony NEX-C3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25Sony Alpha NEX-C3
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