Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic FZ200
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Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic FZ200 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic FZ200 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FS25 Gallery and Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Panasonic FZ200
FS25 | FZ200 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Panasonic FS25
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Revealed | July 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 42 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Panasonic FZ200
FS25 | FZ200 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 | |
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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 |