Canon S100 vs Panasonic FS25
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Canon S100 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 198g - 99 x 60 x 28mm
- Introduced December 2011
- Older Model is Canon S95
- Renewed by Canon S110
(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
- Introduced January 2009

Canon S100 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Canon S100 versus Panasonic FS25, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the S100 (1/1.7") and FS25 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

The S100 was manufactured 2 years later than the FS25 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S100 scores against the FS25 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon S100 vs Panasonic FS25 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The entire galleries are provided at Canon S100 Gallery & Panasonic FS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S100 over the Panasonic FS25
S100 | FS25 | |||
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Introduced | December 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 36 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Canon S100
FS25 | S100 |
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Common features in the Canon S100 and Panasonic FS25
S100 | FS25 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Canon S100 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon S100 provides external dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS25 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon S100 versus Panasonic FS25 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the S100 against the FS25.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S100 and FS25 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon S100 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The visual below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S100 and FS25.
All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The S100 has got the bigger sensor which should make achieving bokeh simpler. The more recent S100 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon S100 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon S100 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot S100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-12-22 | 2009-01-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 29-145mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 5.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/2000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (240, 30 fps) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 198 gr (0.44 pounds) | 148 gr (0.33 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 60 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 50 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 153 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 pictures | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-5L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $429 | $230 |