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Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic S2

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs

Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
Panasonic S2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 112g - 98 x 57 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic S2 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic FS25 versus Panasonic S2, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the S2 (14MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FS25 was revealed 3 years prior to the S2 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FS25 matches up vs the S2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Panasonic S2

 FS25 S2 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Panasonic FS25

 S2 FS25 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2009More modern by 35 months

Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Panasonic S2

 FS25 S2 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic S2 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS25 features outside measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic S2 has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FS25 versus Panasonic S2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the FS25 against the S2.

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic S2 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS25 and S2 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic S2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic S2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FS25 and S2.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic S2 to deliver more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged FS25 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic S2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S2 as a Portrait photography camera
26
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Street photography highlights
Panasonic S2 Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (112g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S2 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
great battery life (280 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FS25
Travel photography with Panasonic S2
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
great battery life (280 shots)
lighter than others in class (112g)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic S2 Landscape photography factors
32
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
41
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
great battery life (280 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Vlogging info
Panasonic S2 Vlogging info
28
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone socket
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (112g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS25 and Panasonic S2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-27 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-145mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.30 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 148 gr (0.33 lb) 112 gr (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery life - 280 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $230 $109