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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony WX1

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony WX1 Key Specs

Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony WX1 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Panasonic FS25 vs Sony WX1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is very similar but the FS25 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") feature different sensor size.

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The FS25 was launched 6 months prior to the WX1 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FS25 scores versus the WX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Sony WX1

 FS25 WX1 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Panasonic FS25

 WX1 FS25 

Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Sony WX1

 FS25 WX1 
LaunchedJanuary 2009August 2009Similar age
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS25 has exterior dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony WX1 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the FS25 vs the WX1.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FS25 and WX1 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The pic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FS25 and WX1.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FS25 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic FS25 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Portrait photography camera
26
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Street photography details
Sony WX1 Street photography details
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
more heavy than others in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX1 Travel photography highlights
51
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
56
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (149g)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FS25
Landscape photography with Sony WX1
32
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
31
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Vlogging details
Sony WX1 Vlogging details
28
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic port
28
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (149 grams)
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS25 and Sony WX1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-27 2009-08-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 160
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
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) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.30 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 pounds) 149 grams (0.33 pounds)
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 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $230 $149