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Panasonic FS25 vs Sigma fp

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
74
Features
79
Overall
76

Panasonic FS25 vs Sigma fp Key Specs

Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise 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
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Introduced July 2019
  • Renewed by Sigma fp L
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FS25 vs Sigma fp Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic FS25 vs Sigma fp, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sigma. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and fp (25MP) and the FS25 (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) come with different sensor sizing.

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The FS25 was brought out 11 years before the fp and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FS25 grades versus the fp with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Sigma fp

 FS25 fp 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Panasonic FS25

 fp FS25 
IntroducedJuly 2019January 2009Fresher by 127 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k230kClearer screen (+1870k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Sigma fp

 FS25 fp 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic FS25 vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS25 enjoys outer 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) whilst the Sigma fp has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

See the Panasonic FS25 vs Sigma fp in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the FS25 vs the fp.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sigma fp size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FS25 and fp is 95 and 84 respectively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The graphic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FS25 and fp.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FS25 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sigma fp will resolve greater detail having its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older FS25 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS25 vs Sigma fp Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography details
Sigma fp Portrait photography details
26
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
84
has manual focus
megapixel count fantastic (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Street photography highlights
Sigma fp Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
77
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
has touch focus
environment proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Sports photography factors
Sigma fp Sports photography factors
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count fantastic (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Travel photography info
Sigma fp Travel photography info
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
78
environment proof
has touch focus
megapixel count fantastic (25MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography information
Sigma fp Landscape photography information
32
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
82
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
megapixel count fantastic (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Vlogging details
Sigma fp Vlogging details
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic port
37
built-in touchscreen
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS25 and Sigma fp
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25Sigma fp
General Information
Company Panasonic Sigma
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 Sigma fp
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2009-01-27 2019-07-11
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 25MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Max boosted ISO 6400 102400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 29-145mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 30
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.30 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 148 grams (0.33 pounds) 422 grams (0.93 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model - BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One One
Retail cost $230 $2,050