Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FS25
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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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
(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 FP2 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview
Below, we are looking at the Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FS25, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe FP2 was unveiled 12 months after the FS25 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FP2 grades vs the FS25 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FS25 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FP2 Gallery & Panasonic FS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Panasonic FS25
FP2 | FS25 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | January 2009 | Newer by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Panasonic FP2
FS25 | FP2 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Panasonic FS25
FP2 | FS25 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither provides Touch display |
Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP2 provides outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS25 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FS25 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the FP2 and the FS25.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP2 and FS25 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The pic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FP2 and FS25.
To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FP2 to provide you with more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer FP2 should have an advantage in sensor tech.
Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-01-06 | 2009-01-27 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine IV | - |
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 | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 29-145mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.90 m | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data 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 | ||
Environmental 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 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 | ||
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 | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $80 | $230 |