Panasonic FS25 vs Sony T99
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony T99 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
- Launched July 2010

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony T99 Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic FS25 versus Sony T99, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the T99 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The FS25 was revealed 17 months prior to the T99 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the FS25 scores versus the T99 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony T99 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FS25 Gallery and Sony T99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Sony T99
FS25 | T99 |
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Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Panasonic FS25
T99 | FS25 | |||
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Launched | July 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 17 months |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Sony T99
FS25 | T99 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Panasonic FS25 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS25 comes with outside measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony T99 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FS25 versus Sony T99 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the FS25 against the T99.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FS25 and T99 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The pic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FS25 and T99.
All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony T99 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged FS25 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Travel Comparison

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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony T99 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-01-27 | 2010-07-08 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 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 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 29-145mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1250 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.30 m | 4.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 148 gr (0.33 lbs) | 121 gr (0.27 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $230 | $179 |