Panasonic FS25 vs Sony RX100 VI
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony RX100 VI Key Specs
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- 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
(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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Panasonic FS25 vs Sony RX100 VI Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FS25 Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Sony RX100 VI
FS25 | RX100 VI |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Panasonic FS25
RX100 VI | FS25 | |||
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Released | June 2018 | January 2009 | Newer by 113 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 230k | Clearer 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 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 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).
Analyze the Panasonic FS25 versus Sony RX100 VI in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI | |
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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 |