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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony W620

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise 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 W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony W620 Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic FS25 versus Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the W620 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FS25 was launched 3 years earlier than the W620 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FS25 matches up versus the W620 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Sony W620

 FS25 W620 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Panasonic FS25

 W620 FS25 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2009More recent by 35 months

Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Sony W620

 FS25 W620 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you should take into account 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) and the Sony W620 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FS25 versus Sony W620 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the FS25 versus the W620.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS25 and W620 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The photograph here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS25 and W620.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony W620 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The older FS25 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W620 as a Portrait photography camera
26
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
good resolution (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Street photography camera
Sony W620 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FS25
Sports photography with Sony W620
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Travel photography features
Sony W620 Travel photography features
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than average in class (116g)
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FS25
Landscape photography with Sony W620
32
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
33
fairly wide (28mm)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FS25
Vlogging with Sony W620
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
30
fairly wide (28mm)
provides face detection focus
lighter than average in class (116g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS25 and Sony W620
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-27 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
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 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-145mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.30 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 148 grams (0.33 lb) 116 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 life - 220 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - 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 One One
Cost at release $230 $102