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Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
83 Imaging
38 Features
57 Overall
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Fujifilm X10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95 Imaging
34 Features
24 Overall
30

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs

Fujifilm X10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Updated by Fujifilm X20
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push 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
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Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X10 versus Panasonic FS25, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and FS25 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X10 was released 3 years after the FS25 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm X10 matches up versus the FS25 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Panasonic FS25

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X10 FS25 
IntroducedJuly 2012January 2009More modern by 43 months
Manual focus  Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Fujifilm X10

		

		

			
 FS25 Fujifilm X10 
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X10 and Panasonic FS25

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X10 FS25 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Absent Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X10 has got exterior measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Panasonic FS25 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm X10 versus Panasonic FS25 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X10 against the FS25.
Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X10 and FS25 is 83 and 95 respectively.
Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X10 and FS25.
Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X10 features the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The more modern Fujifilm X10 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X10 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography info
49
 has manual focus
 high flash sync (1/1,000s)
 includes face detection focus
 saves RAW formats
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 very small sensor (2/3")
26
 comes with face detect focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Fujifilm X10
Street photography with Panasonic FS25
58
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW formats
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor (2/3")
 more heavy than average (350g)
56
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Fujifilm X10 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic FS25 as a Sports photography camera
44
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes tracking autofocus
 good battery (270 CIPA)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 very small sensor (2/3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
25
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Fujifilm X10 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic FS25 as a Travel photography camera
60
 good battery (270 shots)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 great maximum aperture (f2.0)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 more heavy than average (350g)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
51
 built-in flash
 no Time Lapse mode
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X10 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography details
55
 has manual focus
 pretty wide (28mm)
 great maximum aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (2.8")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW formats
 good battery (270 per charge)
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (2/3")
 lack of Timelapse mode
32
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X10 Vlogging information
Panasonic FS25 Vlogging information
32
 pretty wide (28mm)
 great maximum aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 lack of external microphone support
 more heavy than average (350g)
28
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focusing
 wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
 no mic socket
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Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X10 and Panasonic FS25
 Fujifilm X10Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-07-11 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 16:9, 4:3 and  3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 9.00 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/1000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 350 gr (0.77 lbs) 148 gr (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 245 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $600 $230