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Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs

Panasonic FP3
(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
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
  • Revealed January 2009
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Panasonic FS25

 FP3 FS25 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 12 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Panasonic FP3

 FS25 FP3 

Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Panasonic FS25

 FP3 FS25 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FP3 and FS25 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography factors
28
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
26
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP3 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition (155g)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Sports photography features
Panasonic FS25 Sports photography features
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP3
Travel photography with Panasonic FS25
60
offers focus via touch
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography features
37
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
32
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP3
Vlogging with Panasonic FS25
27
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP3 and Panasonic FS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
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