Panasonic FS25 vs Sony S2100
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Panasonic FS25 vs Sony S2100 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FS25 Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Sony S2100
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Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Panasonic FS25
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Introduced | January 2010 | January 2009 | More recent by 11 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Sony S2100
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FS25 and S2100 is 95 and 93 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony S2100 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | |
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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 |