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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony TX5

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony TX5 Key Specs

Panasonic FS25
(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
  • Announced January 2009
Sony TX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
  • Announced February 2010
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony TX5 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic FS25 and Sony TX5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is fairly close but the FS25 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") provide different sensor measurements.

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The FS25 was revealed 12 months before the TX5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the FS25 matches up vs the TX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Sony TX5

 FS25 TX5 

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Panasonic FS25

 TX5 FS25 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010January 2009Newer by 12 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Sony TX5

 FS25 TX5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS25 offers physical dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony TX5 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FS25 and Sony TX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the FS25 and the TX5.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony TX5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS25 and TX5 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The pic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS25 and TX5.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FS25 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic FS25 will render more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FS25 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX5 Portrait photography highlights
26
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
26
manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than others (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Sports photography factors
Sony TX5 Sports photography factors
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
33
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
62
weather proof
provides focus via touch
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (148g)
low megapixels (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FS25
Landscape photography with Sony TX5
32
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
43
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Vlogging features
Sony TX5 Vlogging features
28
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
30
relatively wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than others (148g)
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS25 and Sony TX5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-27 2010-02-18
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
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/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 2.90 m
Flash settings 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 148 grams (0.33 lb) 148 grams (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 94 x 57 x 18mm (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 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $230 $239