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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony S2100

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony S2100 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
  • Released January 2009
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony S2100 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FS25 and Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FS25 was announced 11 months earlier than the S2100 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FS25 scores against the S2100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Sony S2100

 FS25 S2100 

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Panasonic FS25

 S2100 FS25 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 11 months

Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Sony S2100

 FS25 S2100 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS25 enjoys 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) and the Sony S2100 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Panasonic FS25 and Sony S2100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the FS25 and the S2100.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FS25 and S2100 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FS25 and S2100.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of files but you should really take the production date of the products into consideration. The older FS25 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography details
Sony S2100 Portrait photography details
26
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Street photography advice
Sony S2100 Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
46
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Sports photography information
Sony S2100 Sports photography information
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Travel photography advice
Sony S2100 Travel photography advice
51
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography information
Sony S2100 Landscape photography information
32
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
27
nice screen size (3 inches)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S2100 as a Vlogging camera
28
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone support
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone socket
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS25 and Sony S2100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-27 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-145mm (5.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 148 grams (0.33 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $230 $0