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Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic SZ10 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
  • Launched January 2009
Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Announced January 2015
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Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Panasonic FS25 versus Panasonic SZ10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Panasonic. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and SZ10 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FS25 was revealed 7 years earlier than the SZ10 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the FS25 grades vs the SZ10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Panasonic SZ10

 FS25 SZ10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Panasonic FS25

 SZ10 FS25 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2009More modern by 72 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Panasonic SZ10

 FS25 SZ10 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS25 has external 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 SZ10 has sizing of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FS25 versus Panasonic SZ10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the FS25 and the SZ10.

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FS25 and SZ10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The image below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FS25 and SZ10.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic SZ10 to deliver more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged FS25 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Portrait photography camera
26
has face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
36
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Street photography features
Panasonic SZ10 Street photography features
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
70
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (177 grams)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
slow fps (1.4 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
lighter than competition (177g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography information
Panasonic SZ10 Landscape photography information
32
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
42
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Vlogging features
Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging features
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic port
32
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competition (177g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS25 and Panasonic SZ10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-27 2015-01-06
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-145mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
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 second 1.4 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.30 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 148g (0.33 lb) 177g (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 - 200 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
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 1 1
Cost at release $230 $200