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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony A6600

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
 
Sony Alpha a6600 front
Portability
77
Imaging
69
Features
96
Overall
79

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony A6600 Key Specs

Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand 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 A6600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
  • Released August 2019
  • Replacement is Sony A6700
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony A6600 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Panasonic FS25 versus Sony A6600, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and A6600 (24MP) and the FS25 (1/2.3") and A6600 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FS25 was announced 11 years before the A6600 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FS25 scores vs the A6600 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Sony A6600

 FS25 A6600 

Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Panasonic FS25

 A6600 FS25 
ReleasedAugust 2019January 2009Fresher by 128 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Sony A6600

 FS25 A6600 
Display size3"3"Same display sizing

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony A6600 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS25 offers external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony A6600 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the FS25 compared to the A6600.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony A6600 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FS25 and A6600 is 95 and 77 respectively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony A6600 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony A6600 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The visual here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS25 and A6600.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FS25 with its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony A6600 will deliver greater detail with its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older FS25 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony A6600 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony A6600 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony A6600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography details
Sony A6600 Portrait photography details
26
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
81
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Street photography highlights
Sony A6600 Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
83
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
includes focus via touch
environment proofing
good ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A6600 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
84
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery (810 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FS25
Travel photography with Sony A6600
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
84
better than average battery (810 CIPA)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
good megapixels (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography information
Sony A6600 Landscape photography information
32
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
85
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery (810 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FS25
Vlogging with Sony A6600
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
84
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone jack
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony A6600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS25 and Sony A6600
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25Sony Alpha a6600
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 Sony Alpha a6600
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-01-27 2019-08-28
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 1600 32000
Highest boosted ISO 6400 102400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 425
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 29-145mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Available lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.30 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 148 grams (0.33 pounds) 503 grams (1.11 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 1497
Other
Battery life - 810 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ1000
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $230 $1,198