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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony T900

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony T900 Key Specs

Panasonic FS25
(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
Sony T900
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Sony T900

 FS25 T900 

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Panasonic FS25

 T900 FS25 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Sony T900

 FS25 T900 
LaunchedJanuary 2009February 2009Same age
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony T900 size comparison

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

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography info
Sony T900 Portrait photography info
26
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Street photography details
Sony T900 Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Sports photography highlights
Sony T900 Sports photography highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Travel photography advice
Sony T900 Travel photography advice
51
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
51
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FS25
Landscape photography with Sony T900
32
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
36
focusing manually
big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FS25
Vlogging with Sony T900
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
28
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS25 and Sony T900
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
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