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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony RX1

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
57
Overall
64

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony RX1 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
  • Launched January 2009
Sony RX1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Revealed February 2013
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony RX1 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic FS25 and Sony RX1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the FS25 (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) have different sensor sizes.

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The FS25 was announced 5 years earlier than the RX1 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FS25 grades versus the RX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Sony RX1

 FS25 RX1 

Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Panasonic FS25

 RX1 FS25 
RevealedFebruary 2013January 2009Newer by 49 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen resolution1229k230kSharper screen (+999k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Sony RX1

 FS25 RX1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS25 provides outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1 has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FS25 and Sony RX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the FS25 vs the RX1.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony RX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FS25 and RX1 is 95 and 79 respectively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony RX1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The pic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FS25 and RX1.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FS25 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony RX1 will deliver greater detail with its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged FS25 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony RX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony RX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony RX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FS25
Portrait photography with Sony RX1
26
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
82
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/4,000s)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FS25
Street photography with Sony RX1
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
66
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
great high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
heavier than average in class (482g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Sports photography highlights
Sony RX1 Sports photography highlights
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
53
MP count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
can't change focal length (35mm)
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (270 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Travel photography factors
Sony RX1 Travel photography factors
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
62
MP count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (270 shots)
heavier than average in class (482 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FS25
Landscape photography with Sony RX1
32
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
65
has manual focus
great max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (270 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX1 as a Vlogging camera
28
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
34
great max aperture (f2.0)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
heavier than average in class (482g)
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony RX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS25 and Sony RX1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
Class Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-27 2013-02-19
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-145mm (5.0x) 35mm (1x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.0-22.0
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic and Optical (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/4000 secs
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 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 148g (0.33 pounds) 482g (1.06 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 93
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 2534
Other
Battery life - 270 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $230 $2,798