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Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic S3

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic S3 Key Specs

Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost 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 S3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released January 2011
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Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic S3 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FS25 and Panasonic S3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the S3 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FS25 was launched 23 months earlier than the S3 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FS25 grades vs the S3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Panasonic S3

 FS25 S3 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Panasonic FS25

 S3 FS25 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 23 months

Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Panasonic S3

 FS25 S3 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic S3 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS25 comes with exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic S3 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FS25 and Panasonic S3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the FS25 against the S3.

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic S3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FS25 and S3 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic S3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic S3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FS25 and S3.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic S3 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older FS25 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic S3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FS25
Portrait photography with Panasonic S3
26
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Street photography factors
Panasonic S3 Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (117 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Sports photography factors
Panasonic S3 Sports photography factors
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Travel photography features
Panasonic S3 Travel photography features
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than others in class (117 grams)
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic S3 Landscape photography advice
32
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic S3 as a Vlogging camera
28
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (117g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic S3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS25 and Panasonic S3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-27 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine IV
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-145mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 148g (0.33 pounds) 117g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 - 250 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $230 $110