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Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic GF6

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 front
Portability
87
Imaging
53
Features
64
Overall
57

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic GF6 Key Specs

Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump 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 GF6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GF5
  • Renewed by Panasonic GF7
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Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic GF6 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Panasonic FS25 versus Panasonic GF6, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both offered by Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and GF6 (16MP) and the FS25 (1/2.3") and GF6 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The FS25 was announced 5 years before the GF6 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FS25 scores against the GF6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Panasonic GF6

 FS25 GF6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Panasonic FS25

 GF6 FS25 
ReleasedApril 2013January 2009Newer by 51 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Panasonic GF6

 FS25 GF6 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic GF6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS25 has outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic GF6 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the FS25 against the GF6.

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic GF6 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS25 and GF6 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic GF6 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic GF6 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The image underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS25 and GF6.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FS25 with its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic GF6 will deliver greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FS25 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic GF6 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography details
Panasonic GF6 Portrait photography details
26
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
65
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Street photography advice
Panasonic GF6 Street photography advice
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
77
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic GF6 Sports photography highlights
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
51
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FS25
Travel photography with Panasonic GF6
51
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
boasts focus via touch
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GF6 as a Landscape photography camera
32
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
67
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic GF6 Vlogging highlights
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone port
32
touchscreen
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone support
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Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic GF6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS25 and Panasonic GF6
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2009-01-27 2013-04-08
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 80 160
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
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 range 5cm -
Available lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.30 m 6.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
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 (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 1280 x 720p (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 640 x 480 (30/25fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 148g (0.33 lb) 323g (0.71 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 54
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 622
Other
Battery life - 340 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $230 $326