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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony WX220

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony WX220 Key Specs

Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand 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 WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released February 2014
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony WX220 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic FS25 versus Sony WX220, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and WX220 (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FS25 was brought out 6 years before the WX220 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FS25 grades vs the WX220 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Sony WX220

 FS25 WX220 

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Panasonic FS25

 WX220 FS25 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2009More modern by 61 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Sony WX220

 FS25 WX220 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS25 enjoys external 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 WX220 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FS25 versus Sony WX220 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the FS25 compared to the WX220.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FS25 and WX220 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The image underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FS25 and WX220.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony WX220 to render extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged FS25 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography details
Sony WX220 Portrait photography details
26
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
37
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FS25
Street photography with Sony WX220
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
59
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Sports photography info
Sony WX220 Sports photography info
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
46
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Travel photography advice
Sony WX220 Travel photography advice
51
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX220 Landscape photography factors
32
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
44
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX220 Vlogging highlights
28
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no mic support
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS25 and Sony WX220
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-27 2014-02-12
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-145mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 148 grams (0.33 pounds) 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 - 210 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $230 $198