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Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic GF1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 front
Portability
85
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
47

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic GF1 Key Specs

Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
Panasonic GF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 119 x 71 x 36mm
  • Announced October 2009
  • Successor is Panasonic GF2
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Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic GF1 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic FS25 and Panasonic GF1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the GF1 (12MP) is very similar but the FS25 (1/2.3") and GF1 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor size.

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The FS25 was launched 8 months prior to the GF1 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the FS25 scores vs the GF1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Panasonic GF1

 FS25 GF1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Panasonic FS25

 GF1 FS25 
AnnouncedOctober 2009January 2009Fresher by 8 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Panasonic GF1

 FS25 GF1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic GF1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS25 features outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic GF1 has dimensions of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

See the Panasonic FS25 and Panasonic GF1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the FS25 vs the GF1.

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic GF1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FS25 and GF1 is 95 and 85 respectively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic GF1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic GF1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FS25 and GF1.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact resolution but different sensor sizing. The FS25 contains the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging. The older FS25 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic GF1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography details
Panasonic GF1 Portrait photography details
26
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Street photography info
Panasonic GF1 Street photography info
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
64
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FS25
Sports photography with Panasonic GF1
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery (380 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GF1 as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
59
good battery (380 CIPA)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography information
Panasonic GF1 Landscape photography information
32
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
60
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
good battery (380 CIPA)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FS25
Vlogging with Panasonic GF1
28
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
25
supports face detection autofocus
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic GF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS25 and Panasonic GF1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2009-01-27 2009-10-14
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine HD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 29-145mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.30 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 seconds
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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) 385 grams (0.85 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 119 x 71 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 54
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.3
DXO Low light score not tested 513
Other
Battery life - 380 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $230 $400