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Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Replaced the Fujifilm XP30
  • Later Model is Fujifilm XP60
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump 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
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 versus Panasonic FS25, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was manufactured 2 years after the FS25 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm XP50 matches up against the FS25 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Panasonic FS25

 Fujifilm XP50 FS25 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2009More modern by 36 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Fujifilm XP50

 FS25 Fujifilm XP50 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Panasonic FS25

 Fujifilm XP50 FS25 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP50 has got outside measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic FS25 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

See the Fujifilm XP50 versus Panasonic FS25 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 compared to the FS25.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP50 and FS25 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The image here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP50 and FS25.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm XP50 to give greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XP50 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography highlights
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
26
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FS25 Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FS25 Sports photography factors
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (220 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Travel photography camera
64
weather sealing
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery (220 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Landscape photography camera
39
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery (220 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
32
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Vlogging details
Panasonic FS25 Vlogging details
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic jack
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Panasonic FS25
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-05 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3072 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264, 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 pounds) 148 gr (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 220 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $180 $230