Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FS25

Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm XF1 versus Panasonic FS25, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and FS25 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was brought out 3 years later than the FS25 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm XF1 scores versus the FS25 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm XF1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XF1 Gallery and Panasonic FS25 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XF1 has got external measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Panasonic FS25 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm XF1 versus Panasonic FS25 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 versus the FS25.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XF1 and FS25 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The visual here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XF1 and FS25.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XF1 comes with the larger sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field easier. The more modern Fujifilm XF1 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.