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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs

Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS35
Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Released January 2013
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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic XS1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was unveiled 24 months before the XS1 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FH25 scores against the XS1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Panasonic XS1

 FH25 XS1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Panasonic FH25

 XS1 FH25 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 24 months

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic XS1

 FH25 XS1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH25 provides exterior dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic XS1 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic XS1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the FH25 vs the XS1.

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH25 and XS1 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The visual here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH25 and XS1.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of images although you will want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older FH25 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH25
Portrait photography with Panasonic XS1
34
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Street photography factors
Panasonic XS1 Street photography factors
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH25
Sports photography with Panasonic XS1
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Travel photography details
Panasonic XS1 Travel photography details
65
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (103g)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography details
Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography details
38
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
39
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Vlogging factors
Panasonic XS1 Vlogging factors
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
31
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic XS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine VI -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Screen LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 159 gr (0.35 pounds) 103 gr (0.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
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 shots 260 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $180 $130