Panasonic FS25 vs Sony WX350
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
- Launched February 2014
- Older Model is Sony WX300
- New Model is Sony WX500
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Here is a complete overview of the Panasonic FS25 and Sony WX350, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and WX350 (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FS25 was released 6 years before the WX350 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the FS25 grades versus the WX350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FS25 Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Sony WX350
| FS25 | WX350 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Panasonic FS25
| WX350 | FS25 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2014 |  | January 2009 | Fresher by 61 months |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Sony WX350
| FS25 | WX350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual 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 WX350 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS25 has got outside measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic FS25 and Sony WX350 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FS25 vs the WX350.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FS25 and WX350 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FS25 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The photograph here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FS25 and WX350.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony WX350 to give more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older FS25 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony WX350 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2009-01-27 | 2014-02-13 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 | 12 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 29-145mm (5.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-6.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.30 m | 4.30 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | - |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 148 gr (0.33 pounds) | 164 gr (0.36 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| 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 | - | 470 images |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $230 | $270 |