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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony W370

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony W370 Key Specs

Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony W370 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FS25 vs Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FS25 was announced 11 months earlier than the W370 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the FS25 matches up against the W370 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Sony W370

 FS25 W370 

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Panasonic FS25

 W370 FS25 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 11 months

Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Sony W370

 FS25 W370 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS25 enjoys 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 W370 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FS25 vs Sony W370 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the FS25 compared to the W370.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS25 and W370 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The pic here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FS25 and W370.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony W370 to give more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged FS25 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FS25
Portrait photography with Sony W370
26
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Street photography advice
Sony W370 Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Sports photography details
Sony W370 Sports photography details
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Travel photography details
Sony W370 Travel photography details
51
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
58
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W370 as a Landscape photography camera
32
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
37
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FS25
Vlogging with Sony W370
28
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS25 and Sony W370
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-27 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing 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
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
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) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.30 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 148g (0.33 pounds) 179g (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $230 $230