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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Announced February 2019
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
  • Released January 2009
Photography Glossary

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic S1 versus Panasonic FS25, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and FS25 (12MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and FS25 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The S1 was introduced 10 years after the FS25 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S1 matches up against the FS25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic FS25

 S1 FS25 
ReleasedFebruary 2019January 2009More modern by 122 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k230kClearer display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Panasonic S1

 FS25 S1 

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Panasonic FS25

 S1 FS25 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1 offers physical measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Panasonic FS25 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic S1 versus Panasonic FS25 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the S1 compared to the FS25.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S1 and FS25 is 54 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1 and FS25.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S1 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic S1 will produce more detail using its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger S1 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography advice
85
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/320 seconds)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
26
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic S1
Street photography with Panasonic FS25
70
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
environment proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
heavier than average in class (1,021g)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1 Sports photography features
Panasonic FS25 Sports photography features
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
terrible battery life (380 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic S1
Travel photography with Panasonic FS25
59
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
terrible battery life (380 per charge)
heavier than average in class (1,021 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Landscape photography camera
81
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
two card slots
terrible battery life (380 shots)
32
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FS25 Vlogging factors
32
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than average in class (1,021 grams)
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Panasonic FS25
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2019-02-01 2009-01-27
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 51200 1600
Max enhanced ISO 204800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 225 11
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 29-145mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Total lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/320 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1021 gr (2.25 pounds) 148 gr (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 95 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 25.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3333 not tested
Other
Battery life 380 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Two 1
Cost at release $2,498 $230