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Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic FZ200

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
47

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic FZ200 Key Specs

Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Announced January 2009
Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Previous Model is Panasonic FZ100
  • Renewed by Panasonic FZ300
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Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic FS25 and Panasonic FZ200, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the FZ200 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FS25 was revealed 4 years prior to the FZ200 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the FS25 grades against the FZ200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Panasonic FZ200

 FS25 FZ200 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Panasonic FS25

 FZ200 FS25 
RevealedJuly 2012January 2009Newer by 42 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Panasonic FZ200

 FS25 FZ200 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FS25 enjoys outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ200 has specifications of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FS25 and Panasonic FZ200 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 select at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FS25 against the FZ200.

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS25 and FZ200 is 95 and 65 respectively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic FZ200 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS25 and FZ200.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures although you would want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged FS25 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic FZ200 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FZ200 Portrait photography highlights
26
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
48
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Street photography info
Panasonic FZ200 Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (588g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
46
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery pack (540 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FS25
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ200
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
55
great battery pack (540 CIPA)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (588 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography highlights
32
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
48
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (540 per charge)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FS25
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ200
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone port
63
reasonably wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition (588g)
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Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS25 and Panasonic FZ200
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-27 2012-07-18
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-145mm (5.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 13.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/4000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 148 gr (0.33 pounds) 588 gr (1.30 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 37
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 114
Other
Battery life - 540 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $230 $499