Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic G1
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Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic G1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
- Released January 2009
- New Model is Panasonic G2
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Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic G1 Overview
On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FS25 versus Panasonic G1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the G1 (12MP) is pretty similar but the FS25 (1/2.3") and G1 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor sizing.
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The FS25 was revealed at a similar time to the G1 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the FS25 grades versus the G1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic G1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FS25 Gallery & Panasonic G1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Panasonic G1
FS25 | G1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Panasonic FS25
G1 | FS25 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Panasonic G1
FS25 | G1 | |||
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Released | January 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Similar age |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic G1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS25 has outside measurements 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 G1 has sizing of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") and a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FS25 versus Panasonic G1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the FS25 compared to the G1.
![Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic G1 size comparison Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic G1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS25-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G1-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS25 and G1 is 95 and 82 respectively.
![Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic G1 top view buttons comparison Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic G1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS25-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic G1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FS25 and G1.
All in all, both of those cameras provide the same megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The FS25 comes with the tinier sensor which will make achieving bokeh more difficult.
![Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic G1 sensor size comparison Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic G1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS25-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic G1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS25-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic G1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2009-01-27 | 2009-01-19 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 29-145mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 107 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.30 m | 10.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 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) | - |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | None |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
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 lbs) | 360 gr (0.79 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 53 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 463 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 images |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $230 | $0 |