Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FS25
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Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Launched January 2010
(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
- Revealed January 2009
Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic FP3 versus Panasonic FS25, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe FP3 was released 12 months later than the FS25 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the FP3 scores against the FS25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FS25 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FP3 Gallery & Panasonic FS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Panasonic FS25
FP3 | FS25 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | January 2009 | Fresher by 12 months | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Panasonic FP3
FS25 | FP3 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Panasonic FS25
FP3 | FS25 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurement | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FP3 has got outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic FS25 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic FP3 versus Panasonic FS25 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the FP3 and the FS25.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FP3 and FS25 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP3 and FS25.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FP3 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern FP3 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-01-06 | 2009-01-27 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 29-145mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.90 m | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 155 grams (0.34 pounds) | 148 grams (0.33 pounds) |
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 score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $182 | $230 |