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Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs

Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand 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 FP1 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FS25, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FP1 was manufactured 12 months later than the FS25 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FP1 grades vs the FS25 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Panasonic FS25

 FP1 FS25 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Panasonic FP1

 FS25 FP1 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Panasonic FS25

 FP1 FS25 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP1 offers exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic FS25 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the FP1 and the FS25.

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FP1 and FS25 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP1 and FS25.

As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you need to take the age of the products into consideration. The younger FP1 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP1
Portrait photography with Panasonic FS25
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no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
26
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competitors (151 grams)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Sports photography features
Panasonic FS25 Sports photography features
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP1
Travel photography with Panasonic FS25
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (151g)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography information
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has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
32
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (151g)
28
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP1 and Panasonic FS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2009-01-27
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV -
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.90 m (Auto ISO) 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video 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 151g (0.33 lbs) 148g (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $153 $230