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Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs

Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost 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
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic FS15 versus Panasonic FS25, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FS15 (12MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FS15 was released very close to the FS25 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FS15 grades vs the FS25 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Panasonic FS25

 FS15 FS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Panasonic FS15

 FS25 FS15 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Panasonic FS25

 FS15 FS25 
RevealedJanuary 2009January 2009Same generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS15 features exterior dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS25 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the FS15 against the FS25.

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS15 and FS25 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The photograph below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FS15 and FS25.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you should always factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FS15
Portrait photography with Panasonic FS25
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
26
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FS15
Street photography with Panasonic FS25
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FS25 Sports photography highlights
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FS15
Travel photography with Panasonic FS25
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography details
27
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
32
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FS15
Vlogging with Panasonic FS25
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS15 and Panasonic FS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-16 2009-01-27
Physical type 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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-145mm (5.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 136g (0.30 lb) 148g (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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 type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $180 $230