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Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic LX7

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
61
Overall
45

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic LX7 Key Specs

Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Revealed October 2012
  • Old Model is Panasonic LX5
  • Replacement is Panasonic LX10
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Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic LX7 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic FS25 versus Panasonic LX7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the LX7 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the FS25 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FS25 was launched 4 years prior to the LX7 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FS25 matches up versus the LX7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Panasonic LX7

 FS25 LX7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Panasonic FS25

 LX7 FS25 
RevealedOctober 2012January 2009More modern by 45 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Panasonic LX7

 FS25 LX7 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS25 comes with exterior dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX7 has dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FS25 versus Panasonic LX7 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the FS25 compared to the LX7.

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic LX7 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FS25 and LX7 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic LX7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS25 and LX7.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FS25 because of its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic FS25 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged FS25 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic LX7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FS25
Portrait photography with Panasonic LX7
26
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
45
manual focus
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LX7 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
58
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (298g)
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LX7 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery pack (330 per charge)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LX7 as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
64
better than average battery pack (330 CIPA)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
heavier than competition (298 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography info
Panasonic LX7 Landscape photography info
32
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
57
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (330 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Vlogging factors
Panasonic LX7 Vlogging factors
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
33
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic support
heavier than competition (298g)
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Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS25 and Panasonic LX7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-27 2012-10-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-145mm (5.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/1.4-2.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 8.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 148 grams (0.33 pounds) 298 grams (0.66 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 50
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 147
Other
Battery life - 330 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $230 $400