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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony W800

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony W800 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 W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony W800 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic FS25 and Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and W800 (20MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FS25 was manufactured 6 years before the W800 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FS25 scores vs the W800 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Sony W800

 FS25 W800 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Panasonic FS25

 W800 FS25 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2009Newer by 61 months

Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Sony W800

 FS25 W800 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS25 provides outside measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony W800 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FS25 and Sony W800 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the FS25 and the W800.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony W800 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS25 and W800 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The image underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FS25 and W800.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W800 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged FS25 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W800 as a Portrait photography camera
26
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
38
good megapixels (20MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Street photography info
Sony W800 Street photography info
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
65
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (125 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W800 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Travel photography details
Sony W800 Travel photography details
51
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
70
lighter than average (125g)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W800 Landscape photography highlights
32
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
41
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FS25
Vlogging with Sony W800
28
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone support
33
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than average (125g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS25 and Sony W800
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-27 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-145mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.30 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVI MPEG4
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 148 grams (0.33 lbs) 125 grams (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $230 $90