Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic SZ8
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Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic SZ8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand 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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
- Revealed January 2014
Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic SZ8 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic SZ8, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and SZ8 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FS25 was launched 6 years earlier than the SZ8 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FS25 matches up versus the SZ8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic SZ8 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS25 Gallery and Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Panasonic SZ8
FS25 | SZ8 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Panasonic FS25
SZ8 | FS25 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | January 2009 | More modern by 60 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Panasonic SZ8
FS25 | SZ8 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic SZ8 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS25 enjoys 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 SZ8 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic SZ8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the FS25 versus the SZ8.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS25 and SZ8 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic SZ8 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The pic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FS25 and SZ8.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic SZ8 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged FS25 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-01-27 | 2014-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine |
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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias 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 support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 29-145mm (5.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.30 m | 5.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AE 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) | 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 148g (0.33 pounds) | 159g (0.35 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
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 | - | 200 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $230 | $275 |