Panasonic FS25 vs Sony RX100 II
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony RX100 II Key Specs
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- 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
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Panasonic FS25 vs Sony RX100 II Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FS25 Gallery & Sony RX100 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Sony RX100 II
FS25 | RX100 II |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Panasonic FS25
RX100 II | FS25 | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | January 2009 | More modern by 53 months | |
Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 230k | Clearer display (+999k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Sony RX100 II
FS25 | RX100 II | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 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).
Analyze the Panasonic FS25 and Sony RX100 II in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the FS25 and RX100 II is 95 and 89 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony RX100 II Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II | |
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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 |