Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic FS25
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Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
- 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
- Introduced August 2014
- Replaced the Fujifilm X20
(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
- Revealed January 2009
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Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic FS25, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and FS25 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.
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Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm X30 scores vs the FS25 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Panasonic FS25
| Fujifilm X30 | FS25 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2014 |  | January 2009 | More modern by 68 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Fujifilm X30
| FS25 | Fujifilm X30 |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic FS25
| Fujifilm X30 | FS25 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X30 offers exterior dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst 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).
Examine the Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic FS25 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X30 and the FS25.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X30 and FS25 is 80 and 95 respectively.
Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The pic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X30 and FS25.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X30 provides the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh easier. The fresher Fujifilm X30 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications
| Fujifilm X30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model | Fujifilm X30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2014-08-26 | 2009-01-27 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | EXR Processor II | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS II | CCD |
| Sensor size | 2/3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 8.8 x 6.6mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface 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 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
| Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 49 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 29-145mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.0-2.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.1 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 920k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.65x | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 12.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m | 5.30 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 423 gr (0.93 lbs) | 148 gr (0.33 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") | 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 | 470 pictures | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | NP-95 | - |
| 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 |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $499 | $230 |