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Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs

Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic LS5 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic FS25 and Panasonic LS5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FS25 was revealed 3 years earlier than the LS5 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FS25 grades vs the LS5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Panasonic LS5

 FS25 LS5 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Panasonic FS25

 LS5 FS25 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2009More modern by 30 months

Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Panasonic LS5

 FS25 LS5 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FS25 features exterior 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 LS5 has specifications of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the FS25 versus the LS5.

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS25 and LS5 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The image below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FS25 and LS5.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic LS5 to give extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged FS25 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FS25
Portrait photography with Panasonic LS5
26
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FS25
Street photography with Panasonic LS5
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (126 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Sports photography features
Panasonic LS5 Sports photography features
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (160 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FS25
Travel photography with Panasonic LS5
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
65
lighter than others (126g)
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (160 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography features
Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography features
32
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
36
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery pack (160 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Vlogging camera
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
32
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than others (126 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS25 and Panasonic LS5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-27 2011-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-145mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 148g (0.33 lbs) 126g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 160 pictures
Battery style - AA
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $230 $294