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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony QX100

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
51
Features
44
Overall
48

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony QX100 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 QX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 63 x 63 x 56mm
  • Released September 2013
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony QX100 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Panasonic FS25 versus Sony QX100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Lens-style by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the FS25 (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") possess totally different sensor size.

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The FS25 was revealed 5 years before the QX100 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FS25 scores vs the QX100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Sony QX100

 FS25 QX100 
Display sizing3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX100 over the Panasonic FS25

 QX100 FS25 
ReleasedSeptember 2013January 2009More recent by 56 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Sony QX100

 FS25 QX100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony QX100 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS25 features physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony QX100 has dimensions of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FS25 and the QX100.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony QX100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS25 and QX100 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony QX100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony QX100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FS25 and QX100.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FS25 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony QX100 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The older FS25 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony QX100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony QX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony QX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony QX100 as a Portrait photography camera
26
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
53
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
includes face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Street photography camera
Sony QX100 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
71
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
includes touch focus
screen does not articulate
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Sports photography camera
Sony QX100 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
55
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FS25
Travel photography with Sony QX100
51
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
includes touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery life (200 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony QX100 as a Landscape photography camera
32
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
54
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
screen is small ( inch)
manual mode not possible
no RAW support
bad battery life (200 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Vlogging details
Sony QX100 Vlogging details
28
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic jack
38
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony QX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS25 and Sony QX100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
Category Small Sensor Compact Lens-style
Announced 2009-01-27 2013-09-05
Physical type Compact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 160
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-145mm (5.0x) 28-100mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches -
Screen resolution 230k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.30 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync None
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 148g (0.33 lbs) 179g (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 63 x 63 x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 200 images
Style 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
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $230 $268