Panasonic FS25 vs Sony WX70
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost 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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Released January 2012
Panasonic FS25 vs Sony WX70 Overview
The following is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic FS25 vs Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and WX70 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FS25 was released 4 years prior to the WX70 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FS25 matches up versus the WX70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FS25 vs Sony WX70 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS25 Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Sony WX70
FS25 | WX70 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Panasonic FS25
WX70 | FS25 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | January 2009 | Newer by 36 months | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Sony WX70
FS25 | WX70 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Panasonic FS25 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FS25 has exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony WX70 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FS25 vs Sony WX70 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the FS25 against the WX70.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FS25 and WX70 is 95 and 97 respectively.
Panasonic FS25 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The pic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FS25 and WX70.
To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony WX70 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FS25 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
Panasonic FS25 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony WX70 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-01-27 | 2012-01-30 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 29-145mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.30 m | 5.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 148g (0.33 lb) | 114g (0.25 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
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 | - | 240 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $230 | $242 |