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Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic FZ100

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic FZ100 Key Specs

Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push 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
Panasonic FZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Newer Model is Panasonic FZ200
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Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic FZ100 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic FZ100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FS25 was released 18 months before the FZ100 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FS25 matches up against the FZ100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Panasonic FZ100

 FS25 FZ100 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Panasonic FS25

 FZ100 FS25 
ReleasedJuly 2010January 2009Newer by 18 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Panasonic FZ100

 FS25 FZ100 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Touch display Missing Touch display

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic FZ100 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS25 enjoys exterior 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) whilst the Panasonic FZ100 has sizing of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the FS25 vs the FZ100.

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic FZ100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FS25 and FZ100 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic FZ100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic FZ100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The pic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS25 and FZ100.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FZ100 to show more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged FS25 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic FZ100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FZ100 Portrait photography details
26
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
54
you can focus manually
decent MP (14MP)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Street photography features
Panasonic FZ100 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
58
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (540g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Sports photography features
Panasonic FZ100 Sports photography features
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ100 as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
59
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (540 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ100 Landscape photography details
32
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
51
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FS25
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ100
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
64
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic jack
slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competitors in class (540 grams)
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Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic FZ100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS25 and Panasonic FZ100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-27 2010-07-21
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-145mm (5.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.30 m 9.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 148 grams (0.33 lb) 540 grams (1.19 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
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 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $230 $500