Panasonic FS25 vs Sony T900
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96 Imaging
34 Features
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony T900 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
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
- Launched February 2009

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony T900 Overview
Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FS25 and Sony T900, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the T900 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The FS25 was announced at a similar time to the T900 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FS25 grades against the T900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony T900 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FS25 Gallery & Sony T900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Sony T900
FS25 | T900 |
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Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Panasonic FS25
T900 | FS25 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Sony T900
FS25 | T900 | |||
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Launched | January 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Same age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Panasonic FS25 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS25 enjoys outside measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony T900 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic FS25 and Sony T900 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the FS25 and the T900.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS25 and T900 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The photograph here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FS25 and T900.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos but you should take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony T900 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2009-01-27 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing 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 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 29-145mm (5.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-10.0 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3.5" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.30 m | 2.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 148 grams (0.33 pounds) | 143 grams (0.32 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
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 type | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $230 | $300 |