Panasonic FS25 vs Sony RX1
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony RX1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Panasonic FS25 vs Sony RX1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FS25 Gallery and Sony RX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Sony RX1
FS25 | RX1 |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Panasonic FS25
RX1 | FS25 | |||
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Revealed | February 2013 | January 2009 | Newer by 49 months | |
Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen resolution | 1229k | 230k | Sharper screen (+999k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Sony RX1
FS25 | RX1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 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.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FS25 and RX1 is 95 and 79 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony RX1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | |
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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 |