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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony WX70

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs

Panasonic FS25
(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
Sony WX70
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Sony WX70

 FS25 WX70 

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Panasonic FS25

 WX70 FS25 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2009Newer by 36 months
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Sony WX70

 FS25 WX70 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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).

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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.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FS25 and WX70 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography information
Sony WX70 Portrait photography information
26
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Street photography highlights
Sony WX70 Street photography highlights
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
68
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Sports photography information
Sony WX70 Sports photography information
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FS25
Travel photography with Sony WX70
51
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competition in class (114g)
has touch to focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Landscape photography camera
32
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
43
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX70 Vlogging highlights
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic jack
36
really wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS25 and Sony WX70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
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