Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic SZ10
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Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic SZ10 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS25 Gallery & Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Panasonic SZ10
FS25 | SZ10 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Panasonic FS25
SZ10 | FS25 | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 72 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Panasonic SZ10
FS25 | SZ10 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 | |
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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 |