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FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix XP10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs

FujiFilm XP10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 64 x 23mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix XP11
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm XP30
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Announced January 2009
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the FujiFilm XP10 and Panasonic FS25, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the XP10 (12MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The XP10 was introduced 13 months later than the FS25 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the XP10 grades vs the FS25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm XP10 over the Panasonic FS25

 XP10 FS25 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010January 2009Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the FujiFilm XP10

 FS25 XP10 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm XP10 and Panasonic FS25

 XP10 FS25 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm XP10 offers outer dimensions of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic FS25 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm XP10 and Panasonic FS25 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the XP10 versus the FS25.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the XP10 and FS25 is 95 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the XP10 and FS25.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of photos but you should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent XP10 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography details
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
26
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Street photography camera
60
weather sealing
lighter than competitors in class (135g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Sports photography info
Panasonic FS25 Sports photography info
30
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Travel photography camera
60
lighter than competitors in class (135g)
weather sealing
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
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built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm XP10
Landscape photography with Panasonic FS25
27
weather sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
32
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competitors in class (135 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm XP10 and Panasonic FS25
 FujiFilm FinePix XP10Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix XP10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Also Known as FinePix XP11 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-02 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lb) 148 gr (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 64 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $175 $230