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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm XP60
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP80
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm XP70 versus Panasonic FS25, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and FS25 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP70 was revealed 5 years after the FS25 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP70 scores versus the FS25 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Panasonic FS25

 Fujifilm XP70 FS25 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2009More modern by 61 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Fujifilm XP70

 FS25 Fujifilm XP70 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Panasonic FS25

 Fujifilm XP70 FS25 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP70 has external dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 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).

See the Fujifilm XP70 versus Panasonic FS25 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 versus the FS25.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP70 and FS25 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The image here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP70 and FS25.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm XP70 to deliver more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XP70 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography highlights
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
26
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Street photography factors
Panasonic FS25 Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP70
Sports photography with Panasonic FS25
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (210 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP70
Travel photography with Panasonic FS25
65
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (210 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Landscape photography camera
40
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery life (210 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
32
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FS25 Vlogging advice
34
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Panasonic FS25
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-01-06 2009-01-27
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179g (0.39 lbs) 148g (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 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 life 210 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $199 $230