Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic L1
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Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic L1 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 606g - 146 x 87 x 77mm
- Introduced April 2007
Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic L1 Overview
In this article, we are looking at the Panasonic FS25 and Panasonic L1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR and both are offered by Panasonic. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and L1 (7MP) and the FS25 (1/2.3") and L1 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor measurements.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FS25 was brought out 22 months later than the L1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FS25 scores against the L1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic L1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FS25 Gallery and Panasonic L1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Panasonic L1
FS25 | L1 | |||
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Introduced | January 2009 | April 2007 | Fresher by 22 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 207k | Crisper display (+23k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic L1 over the Panasonic FS25
L1 | FS25 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Panasonic L1
FS25 | L1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic L1 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FS25 provides outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic L1 has specifications of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FS25 and Panasonic L1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the FS25 against the L1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FS25 and L1 is 95 and 65 respectively.
Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic L1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FS25 and L1.
Plainly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FS25 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic FS25 will provide you with more detail having its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer FS25 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic L1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic L1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2009-01-27 | 2007-04-11 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
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 area | 27.7mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 7 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3136 x 2352 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 29-145mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 45 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.5" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 207k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.30 m | 13.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | None |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 148 gr (0.33 lbs) | 606 gr (1.34 lbs) |
Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
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 card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $230 | $1,500 |