Panasonic FS25 vs Sony W380
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34 Features
24 Overall
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96 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony W380 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2010
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Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FS25 versus Sony W380, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the W380 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FS25 was manufactured 11 months prior to the W380 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FS25 matches up against the W380 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Sony W380
| FS25 | W380 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Panasonic FS25
| W380 | FS25 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2010 |  | January 2009 | Fresher by 11 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Sony W380
| FS25 | W380 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | No Touch display |
Panasonic FS25 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS25 comes with outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony W380 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FS25 versus Sony W380 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the FS25 versus the W380.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FS25 and W380 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FS25 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The photograph here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FS25 and W380.
As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony W380 to show extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older FS25 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony W380 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2009-01-27 | 2010-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz |
| 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 | - |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 29-145mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60s | 2s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.30 m | 4.80 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 148 gr (0.33 lbs) | 117 gr (0.26 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") |
| 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 recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $230 | $44 |