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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony QX10

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony QX10 Key Specs

Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Revealed September 2013
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony QX10 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic FS25 versus Sony QX10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Lens-style by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and QX10 (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FS25 was announced 5 years before the QX10 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FS25 matches up versus the QX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Sony QX10

 FS25 QX10 
Display dimensions3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Panasonic FS25

 QX10 FS25 
RevealedSeptember 2013January 2009Fresher by 56 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Sony QX10

 FS25 QX10 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FS25 enjoys physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony QX10 has specifications of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FS25 versus Sony QX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the FS25 compared to the QX10.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FS25 and QX10 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The visual here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FS25 and QX10.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony QX10 to result in greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The older FS25 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FS25
Portrait photography with Sony QX10
26
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
36
decent megapixels (18MP)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Street photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than competitors (105g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Sports photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (220 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Travel photography details
Sony QX10 Travel photography details
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors (105 grams)
provides touch to focus
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (220 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FS25
Landscape photography with Sony QX10
32
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
38
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (")
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery power (220 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FS25
Vlogging with Sony QX10
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
34
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (105g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1440 x 1080 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS25 and Sony QX10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Class Small Sensor Compact Lens-style
Announced 2009-01-27 2013-09-04
Body design Compact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-145mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" -
Resolution of screen 230k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.30 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync None
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1440 x 1080 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1440x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 148 gr (0.33 lbs) 105 gr (0.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $230 $250