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Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs

Panasonic FS12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Introduced April 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
  • Announced January 2009
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Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

Following is a complete review of the Panasonic FS12 versus Panasonic FS25, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FS12 (12MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FS12 was brought out 3 months after the FS25 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FS12 grades versus the FS25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Panasonic FS25

 FS12 FS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Panasonic FS12

 FS25 FS12 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FS12 and Panasonic FS25

 FS12 FS25 
AnnouncedApril 2009January 2009Same generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS12 has got outside measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic FS25 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

See the Panasonic FS12 versus Panasonic FS25 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the FS12 compared to the FS25.

Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS12 and FS25 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The image underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FS12 and FS25.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files however you really should factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography advice
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
26
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FS25 Street photography highlights
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FS25 Sports photography highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Travel photography info
Panasonic FS25 Travel photography info
51
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FS12
Landscape photography with Panasonic FS25
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
32
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FS12
Vlogging with Panasonic FS25
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone socket
28
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS12 and Panasonic FS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-04-17 2009-01-27
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-124mm (4.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.30 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync 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 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 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 129 grams (0.28 pounds) 148 grams (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $228 $230