Panasonic FS25 vs Sony WX500
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony WX500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Announced April 2015
- Old Model is Sony WX350
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On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic FS25 vs Sony WX500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and WX500 (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FS25 was manufactured 7 years prior to the WX500 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FS25 matches up versus the WX500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Sony WX500
| FS25 | WX500 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Panasonic FS25
| WX500 | FS25 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | April 2015 |  | January 2009 | More modern by 75 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Sony WX500
| FS25 | WX500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Panasonic FS25 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS25 enjoys external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony WX500 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the FS25 versus the WX500.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS25 and WX500 is 95 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic FS25 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FS25 and WX500.
As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX500 to deliver more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged FS25 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony WX500 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2009-01-27 | 2015-04-14 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 18MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 29-145mm (5.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-6.4 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.30 m | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 148g (0.33 pounds) | 236g (0.52 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | - | 360 shots |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $230 | $348 |