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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony RX100 VI

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
75
Overall
62

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony RX100 VI Key Specs

Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost 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 RX100 VI
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Released June 2018
  • Replaced the Sony RX100 V
  • Renewed by Sony RX100 VII
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony RX100 VI Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic FS25 versus Sony RX100 VI, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the FS25 (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The FS25 was released 10 years prior to the RX100 VI which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the FS25 matches up versus the RX100 VI in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Sony RX100 VI

 FS25 RX100 VI 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Panasonic FS25

 RX100 VI FS25 
ReleasedJune 2018January 2009Newer by 113 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k230kClearer screen (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Sony RX100 VI

 FS25 RX100 VI 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony RX100 VI Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS25 has exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VI has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the FS25 against the RX100 VI.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony RX100 VI size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FS25 and RX100 VI is 95 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony RX100 VI top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony RX100 VI Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FS25 and RX100 VI.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FS25 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony RX100 VI will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged FS25 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony RX100 VI sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX100 VI as a Portrait photography camera
26
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
66
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Street photography camera
Sony RX100 VI as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
85
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW formats
offers focus by touch
lighter than others in class (301g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Sports photography info
Sony RX100 VI Sports photography info
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
70
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (24.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
terrible battery (240 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX100 VI as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
77
lighter than others in class (301 grams)
supports bluetooth
offers focus by touch
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography highlights
Sony RX100 VI Landscape photography highlights
32
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
65
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
terrible battery (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FS25
Vlogging with Sony RX100 VI
28
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
77
pretty wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than others in class (301g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
missing mic port
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS25 and Sony RX100 VI
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
Class Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-27 2018-06-05
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 12MP 20MP
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 80 125
RAW data
Min boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 315
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-145mm (5.0x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 24.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/2000s
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 148 gr (0.33 lbs) 301 gr (0.66 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 240 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $230 $1,198