Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic FS25

Here is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm X-A1 versus Panasonic FS25, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and FS25 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A1 (APS-C) and FS25 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-A1 was unveiled 4 years later than the FS25 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-A1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm X-A1 scores versus the FS25 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-A1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-A1 Gallery and Panasonic FS25 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A1 enjoys outer dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Panasonic FS25 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-A1 versus Panasonic FS25 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 versus the FS25.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A1 and FS25 is 87 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A1 and FS25.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A1 using its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-A1 will give extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-A1 will have an advantage in sensor tech.