Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FS25
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FS25 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix XP70 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP70 Gallery & Panasonic FS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Panasonic FS25
Fujifilm XP70 | FS25 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 61 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Fujifilm XP70
FS25 | Fujifilm XP70 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Panasonic FS25
Fujifilm XP70 | FS25 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | |
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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 |