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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony RX100 II

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II front
Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
74
Overall
60

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony RX100 II Key Specs

Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Released January 2009
Sony RX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
  • Introduced June 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony RX100
  • Updated by Sony RX100 III
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony RX100 II Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic FS25 and Sony RX100 II, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and RX100 II (20MP) and the FS25 (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") have different sensor size.

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The FS25 was released 5 years earlier than the RX100 II which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FS25 matches up against the RX100 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Sony RX100 II

 FS25 RX100 II 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Panasonic FS25

 RX100 II FS25 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2009More modern by 53 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k230kClearer display (+999k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Sony RX100 II

 FS25 RX100 II 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS25 has outside dimensions 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 RX100 II has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the FS25 versus the RX100 II.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony RX100 II size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FS25 and RX100 II is 95 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony RX100 II top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The pic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS25 and RX100 II.

Plainly, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FS25 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX100 II will result in more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged FS25 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony RX100 II sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony RX100 II Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony RX100 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX100 II as a Portrait photography camera
26
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
70
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Street photography camera
Sony RX100 II as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
85
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (281g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Sports photography details
Sony RX100 II Sports photography details
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
features tracking focus
great battery (350 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX100 II as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
80
great battery (350 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (281g)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography factors
Sony RX100 II Landscape photography factors
32
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
74
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
great battery (350 shots)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Vlogging factors
Sony RX100 II Vlogging factors
28
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic support
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (281 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic support
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony RX100 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS25 and Sony RX100 II
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
Category Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-27 2013-06-27
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 80 160
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-145mm (5.0x) 28-100mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W))
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 148 gr (0.33 lbs) 281 gr (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 67
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 483
Other
Battery life - 350 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $230 $598