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Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs

Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Introduced July 2009
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
  • Introduced January 2009
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Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Panasonic FP8 versus Panasonic FS25, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP8 was unveiled 7 months after the FS25 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FP8 matches up vs the FS25 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Panasonic FS25

 FP8 FS25 
IntroducedJuly 2009January 2009More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Panasonic FP8

 FS25 FP8 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Panasonic FS25

 FP8 FS25 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP8 has got external dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic FS25 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FP8 versus Panasonic FS25 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FP8 versus the FS25.

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP8 and FS25 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FP8 and FS25.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of photos although you really should take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern FP8 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography information
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
26
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP8 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than average (151 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP8 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Sports photography camera
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP8
Travel photography with Panasonic FS25
56
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (151 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
51
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography factors
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
32
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP8
Vlogging with Panasonic FS25
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than average (151g)
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP8 and Panasonic FS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-27 2009-01-27
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine V -
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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), 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 grams (0.33 lb) 148 grams (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $300 $230