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Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung GX-20

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
 
Samsung GX-20 front
Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs

Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Introduced January 2008
  • Succeeded the Samsung GX-10
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Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung GX-20 Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic FS25 versus Samsung GX-20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is very well matched but the FS25 (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The FS25 was revealed 13 months later than the GX-20 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FS25 matches up against the GX-20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Samsung GX-20

 FS25 GX-20 
IntroducedJanuary 2009January 2008More recent by 13 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Panasonic FS25

 GX-20 FS25 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Samsung GX-20

 FS25 GX-20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS25 has external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-20 has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the FS25 compared to the GX-20.

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung GX-20 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS25 and GX-20 is 95 and 58 respectively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung GX-20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS25 and GX-20.

All in all, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FS25 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Samsung GX-20 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern FS25 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung GX-20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography info
Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography info
26
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
71
you can focus manually
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Street photography information
Samsung GX-20 Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung GX-20 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
sensor has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Travel photography info
Samsung GX-20 Travel photography info
51
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
63
weather proof
MP count decent (15MP)
flash built-in
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography details
Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography details
32
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
70
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
screen is small (2.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Vlogging advice
Samsung GX-20 Vlogging advice
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
9
no video
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Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS25 and Samsung GX-20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25Samsung GX-20
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 Samsung GX-20
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2009-01-27 2008-01-24
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4688 x 3120
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 29-145mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 seconds
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) -
Maximum video resolution 640x480 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 148g (0.33 lbs) 800g (1.76 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 68
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 714
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $230 $850