Panasonic FS25 vs Sony S950
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34 Features
24 Overall
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94 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony S950 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Push 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)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- No Video
- 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
- Launched February 2009
Photography Glossary Panasonic FS25 vs Sony S950 Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic FS25 versus Sony S950, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the S950 (10MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FS25 was unveiled within a month of the S950 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the FS25 scores against the S950 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Sony S950
| FS25 | S950 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Panasonic FS25
| S950 | FS25 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Sony S950
| FS25 | S950 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2009 |  | February 2009 | Same generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | No Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FS25 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FS25 comes with physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony S950 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the FS25 vs the S950.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FS25 and S950 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FS25 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FS25 and S950.
Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic FS25 to show greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony S950 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2009-01-27 | 2009-02-17 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 29-145mm (5.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.3-5.2 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 2s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.30 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance 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) | - |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | None |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 148 gr (0.33 lbs) | 167 gr (0.37 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $230 | $130 |