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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony W350

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony W350 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony W350 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic FS25 and Sony W350, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the W350 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FS25 was brought out 11 months prior to the W350 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FS25 matches up vs the W350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Sony W350

 FS25 W350 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Panasonic FS25

 W350 FS25 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 11 months

Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Sony W350

 FS25 W350 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS25 has outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony W350 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FS25 and Sony W350 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the FS25 and the W350.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS25 and W350 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The image below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FS25 and W350.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony W350 to offer greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FS25 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography advice
Sony W350 Portrait photography advice
26
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Street photography camera
Sony W350 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Sports photography details
Sony W350 Sports photography details
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Travel photography information
Sony W350 Travel photography information
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
66
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FS25
Landscape photography with Sony W350
32
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
38
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Vlogging factors
Sony W350 Vlogging factors
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic jack
29
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS25 and Sony W350
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-27 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-145mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 148 gr (0.33 lbs) 117 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $230 $200