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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
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Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs

Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Introduced February 2019
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost 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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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FS25, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and FS25 (12MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and FS25 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The S1R was introduced 10 years later than the FS25 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S1R matches up versus the FS25 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Panasonic FS25

 S1R FS25 
IntroducedFebruary 2019January 2009More recent by 122 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k230kClearer screen (+1870k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Panasonic S1R

 FS25 S1R 

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Panasonic FS25

 S1R FS25 
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1R has got outer dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS25 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the S1R compared to the FS25.

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1R and FS25 is 54 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1R and FS25.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S1R with its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic S1R will provide you with greater detail using its extra 35MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer S1R is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1R Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography advice
87
manual focus
high flash sync (1/320 seconds)
amazing sensor resolution (47 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
26
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Street photography camera
71
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
provides touch focus
weather proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than average in class (1,020g)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic S1R
Sports photography with Panasonic FS25
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing sensor resolution (47MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
not so great battery pack (360 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1R Travel photography advice
Panasonic FS25 Travel photography advice
60
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
provides touch focus
amazing sensor resolution (47MP)
not so great battery pack (360 shots)
more heavy than average in class (1,020 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
51
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1R Landscape photography information
Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography information
82
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing sensor resolution (47MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
has double storage slots
not so great battery pack (360 per charge)
32
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1R Vlogging advice
Panasonic FS25 Vlogging advice
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touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than average in class (1,020g)
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Panasonic FS25
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RPanasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2019-02-01 2009-01-27
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 47 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 8000 x 6000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 225 11
Lens
Lens support Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 29-145mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Available lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 2,100k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/320s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1020g (2.25 pounds) 148g (0.33 pounds)
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 100 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 26.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3525 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 2 Single
Launch price $3,698 $230