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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
78
Imaging
71
Features
81
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-Pro3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 497g - 141 x 83 x 46mm
  • Released October 2019
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-Pro2
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Panasonic FS25, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (26MP) and FS25 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (APS-C) and FS25 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro3 was announced 10 years later than the FS25 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-Pro3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm X-Pro3 matches up against the FS25 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro3 over the Panasonic FS25

 Fujifilm X-Pro3 FS25 
LaunchedOctober 2019January 2009More recent by 131 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1620k230kClearer display (+1390k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Fujifilm X-Pro3

 FS25 Fujifilm X-Pro3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Panasonic FS25

 Fujifilm X-Pro3 FS25 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 features exterior measurements of 141mm x 83mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") having a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Panasonic FS25 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Panasonic FS25 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs the FS25.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and FS25 is 78 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The visual below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and FS25.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 will offer you extra detail with its extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-Pro3 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography highlights
82
you can focus manually
resolution is excellent (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
26
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Street photography details
Panasonic FS25 Street photography details
78
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
has touch to focus
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Sports photography information
Panasonic FS25 Sports photography information
79
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
high fps (20.0 fps)
resolution is excellent (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Travel photography info
Panasonic FS25 Travel photography info
77
environment proof
supports bluetooth
has touch to focus
resolution is excellent (26 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
51
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Landscape photography camera
81
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
resolution is excellent (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
exports RAW formats
environment proof
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
32
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FS25 Vlogging advice
36
screen is touchscreen
has face detection autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic port
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
28
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Panasonic FS25
 Fujifilm X-Pro3Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-Pro3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2019-10-23 2009-01-27
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 6400
Minimum native ISO 160 80
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 425 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens focal range - 29-145mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 54 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,620k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.30 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 497g (1.10 lbs) 148g (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 141 x 83 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") 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 model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support) SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 2 1
Cost at launch $2,000 $230