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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
83 Imaging
38 Features
59 Overall
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Fujifilm X20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95 Imaging
34 Features
24 Overall
30

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X10
  • Updated by Fujifilm X30
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Introduced January 2009
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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Fujifilm X20 versus Panasonic FS25, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and FS25 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X20 was released 4 years after the FS25 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm X20 matches up versus the FS25 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Panasonic FS25

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X20 FS25 
IntroducedApril 2013January 2009More modern by 52 months
Focus manually  Very precise focusing
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Fujifilm X20

		

		

			
 FS25 Fujifilm X20 
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic FS25

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X20 FS25 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display  Neither contains Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X20 has got exterior measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 353 grams (0.78 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).
Check the Fujifilm X20 versus Panasonic FS25 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X20 versus the FS25.
Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X20 and FS25 is 83 and 95 respectively.
Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The pic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X20 and FS25.
As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X20 comes with the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier. The newer Fujifilm X20 will have an edge in sensor tech.
	
			Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Fujifilm X20 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic FS25 as a Portrait photography camera
46
 you can focus manually
 above average flash sync (1/1,000s)
 saves RAW files
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (2/3")
26
 features face detection focusing
 no manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 no external flash support
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X20 Street photography information
Panasonic FS25 Street photography information
58
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 fixed screen
 very small sensor (2/3")
 more heavy than competition (353g)
56
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm X20 Sports photography details
Panasonic FS25 Sports photography details
52
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has tracking focus
 great battery (270 CIPA)
 supports phase detect auto focus
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (2/3")
25
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low resolution (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm X20 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FS25 Travel photography advice
60
 great battery (270 per charge)
 built-in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 more heavy than competition (353g)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
51
 flash built-in
 no Timelapse function
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 wide angle not good (29mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
 Fujifilm X20 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic FS25 as a Landscape photography camera
55
 you can focus manually
 really wide (28mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 decent sized screen (2.8 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 great battery (270 CIPA)
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 very small sensor (2/3")
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
32
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not good (29mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 lack of manual mode
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X20 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FS25 Vlogging factors
31
 really wide (28mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have microphone socket
 more heavy than competition (353g)
28
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focusing
 wide angle not good (29mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
 no external microphone support
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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic FS25
 Fujifilm X20Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-04-29 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 12800 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.8 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 7.00 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/1000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 353g (0.78 lb) 148g (0.33 lb)
Physical 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 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 life 270 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $500 $230