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Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm XP80 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm XP70
  • Later Model is Fujifilm XP90
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
  • Launched January 2009
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Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm XP80 versus Panasonic FS25, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) and FS25 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP80 was revealed 6 years after the FS25 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm XP80 scores versus the FS25 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP80 over the Panasonic FS25

 Fujifilm XP80 FS25 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2009Newer by 73 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Fujifilm XP80

 FS25 Fujifilm XP80 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm XP80 and Panasonic FS25

 Fujifilm XP80 FS25 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP80 provides external measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS25 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm XP80 versus Panasonic FS25 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XP80 and the FS25.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP80 and FS25 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The image below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP80 and FS25.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm XP80 to offer more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XP80 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography advice
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
26
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Street photography advice
Panasonic FS25 Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FS25 Sports photography factors
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (210 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Travel photography camera
65
weather proofing
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (210 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
51
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography information
40
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery pack (210 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
32
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP80
Vlogging with Panasonic FS25
34
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of external mic socket
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP80 and Panasonic FS25
 Fujifilm XP80Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm XP80 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2015-01-14 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 179 grams (0.39 pounds) 148 grams (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 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 210 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $149 $230