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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs

Panasonic FP2
(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
Panasonic FS25
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Panasonic FS25

 FP2 FS25 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Panasonic FP2

 FS25 FP2 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Panasonic FS25

 FP2 FS25 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP2 and FS25 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography information
28
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
26
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP2
Street photography with Panasonic FS25
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition (151g)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FS25 Sports photography advice
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Travel photography features
Panasonic FS25 Travel photography features
56
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (151g)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
51
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography details
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
32
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Vlogging features
Panasonic FS25 Vlogging features
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competition (151g)
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Panasonic FS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
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