Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FS25
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FS25 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix XP50 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP50 Gallery & Panasonic FS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Panasonic FS25
Fujifilm XP50 | FS25 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 36 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Fujifilm XP50
FS25 | Fujifilm XP50 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Panasonic FS25
Fujifilm XP50 | FS25 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | |
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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 |