Panasonic FS25 vs Sony WX150
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony WX150 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Introduced February 2012
Panasonic FS25 vs Sony WX150 Overview
Here is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic FS25 vs Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and WX150 (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FS25 was brought out 4 years before the WX150 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FS25 scores vs the WX150 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FS25 vs Sony WX150 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FS25 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Sony WX150
FS25 | WX150 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Panasonic FS25
WX150 | FS25 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | January 2009 | Fresher by 37 months | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Sony WX150
FS25 | WX150 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Panasonic FS25 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS25 comes with external 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 WX150 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FS25 vs Sony WX150 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FS25 and the WX150.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS25 and WX150 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FS25 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FS25 and WX150.
As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony WX150 to result in more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older FS25 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
Panasonic FS25 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony WX150 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-01-27 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 12MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 29-145mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.30 m | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 148g (0.33 lbs) | 133g (0.29 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 life | - | 240 images |
Battery form | - | 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 media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $230 | $300 |