Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic FX78
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Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic FX78 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
- 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
- Released January 2011
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX77
Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic FX78 Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FS25 versus Panasonic FX78, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are created by Panasonic. The resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe FS25 was unveiled 24 months earlier than the FX78 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FS25 grades versus the FX78 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic FX78 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS25 Gallery and Panasonic FX78 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Panasonic FX78
FS25 | FX78 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Panasonic FS25
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Released | January 2011 | January 2009 | More modern by 24 months | |
Screen dimension | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Panasonic FX78
FS25 | FX78 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FS25 features outside measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX78 has specifications of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FS25 versus Panasonic FX78 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the FS25 against the FX78.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FS25 and FX78 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The picture here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FS25 and FX78.
As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you will want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged FS25 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 |
Alternative name | - | Lumix DMC-FX77 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-01-27 | 2011-01-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine FHD |
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 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 29-145mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.5-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1400 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.30 m | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 148 gr (0.33 pounds) | 142 gr (0.31 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 | ||
Battery life | - | 200 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $230 | $210 |