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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony W610

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony W610 Key Specs

Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony W610 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic FS25 vs Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the W610 (14MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FS25 was announced 3 years earlier than the W610 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the FS25 matches up vs the W610 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Sony W610

 FS25 W610 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Panasonic FS25

 W610 FS25 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2009More recent by 35 months

Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Sony W610

 FS25 W610 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS25 enjoys outside dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony W610 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the FS25 against the W610.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS25 and W610 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The visual below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FS25 and W610.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony W610 to offer you greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older FS25 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography info
Sony W610 Portrait photography info
26
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FS25
Street photography with Sony W610
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
lighter than competition (113g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Sports photography factors
Sony W610 Sports photography factors
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
26
MP count decent (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FS25
Travel photography with Sony W610
51
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (113 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FS25
Landscape photography with Sony W610
32
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
33
pretty wide (26mm)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W610 as a Vlogging camera
28
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS25 and Sony W610
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-27 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
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/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 148 grams (0.33 lb) 113 grams (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" 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 life - 250 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $230 $200