Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FS25
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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Announced January 2009
Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Panasonic F5 and Panasonic FS25, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe F5 was released 4 years after the FS25 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the F5 matches up against the FS25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FS25 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic F5 Gallery and Panasonic FS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Panasonic FS25
F5 | FS25 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | January 2009 | Newer by 49 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Panasonic F5
FS25 | F5 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic F5 and Panasonic FS25
F5 | FS25 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic F5 comes with outside dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic FS25 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic F5 and Panasonic FS25 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the F5 vs the FS25.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F5 and FS25 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the F5 and FS25.
Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic F5 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher F5 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-01-07 | 2009-01-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 29-145mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.70 m | 5.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 121 grams (0.27 pounds) | 148 grams (0.33 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 pictures | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $100 | $230 |