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Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs

Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase 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 XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FS25 and Panasonic XS1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are created by Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and XS1 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FS25 was introduced 5 years prior to the XS1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FS25 grades against the XS1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Panasonic XS1

 FS25 XS1 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Panasonic FS25

 XS1 FS25 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2009Newer by 48 months

Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Panasonic XS1

 FS25 XS1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS25 has outside measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic XS1 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FS25 against the XS1.

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FS25 and XS1 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The pic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FS25 and XS1.

Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic XS1 to produce more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged FS25 will be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography information
Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography information
26
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Travel photography features
Panasonic XS1 Travel photography features
51
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (103 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography features
Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography features
32
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
39
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Vlogging camera
28
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone support
31
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS25 and Panasonic XS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-27 2013-01-07
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-145mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 148g (0.33 pounds) 103g (0.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 260 images
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 Single Single
Retail cost $230 $130