Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung GX-1S

Below, we are comparing the Panasonic FS25 versus Samsung GX-1S, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the FS25 (1/2.3") and GX-1S (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The FS25 was manufactured 3 years after the GX-1S which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FS25 scores versus the GX-1S in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 & Samsung GX-1S. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FS25 Gallery & Samsung GX-1S Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FS25 provides outside dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-1S has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FS25 versus Samsung GX-1S in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FS25 versus the GX-1S.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS25 and GX-1S is 95 and 68 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The pic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS25 and GX-1S.

All in all, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FS25 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic FS25 will deliver more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The younger FS25 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.