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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS25 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 ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS20
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS30
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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS25, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP2 was announced 4 years before the ZS25 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FP2 scores vs the ZS25 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Panasonic ZS25

 FP2 ZS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Panasonic FP2

 ZS25 FP2 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 36 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Panasonic ZS25

 FP2 ZS25 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP2 enjoys outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS25 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the FP2 vs the ZS25.

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FP2 and ZS25 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The image underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FP2 and ZS25.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic ZS25 to offer extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FP2 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP2
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS25
28
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
32
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography highlights
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than average in class (151 grams)
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (193g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP2
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS25
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
45
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (260 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP2
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS25
56
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (151g)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
supports touch to focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (260 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography information
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
43
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery (260 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP2
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS25
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (151g)
34
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Panasonic ZS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-06 2013-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151 gr (0.33 pounds) 193 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 - 260 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $80 $300