Panasonic FS25 vs Sigma fp
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sigma fp Key Specs
(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
(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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 & Sigma fp. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FS25 Gallery & Sigma fp Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Sigma fp
| FS25 | fp |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Panasonic FS25
| fp | FS25 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2019 | January 2009 | Fresher by 127 months | |
| Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
| Screen dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
| Screen resolution | 2100k | 230k | Clearer screen (+1870k dot) | |
| Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Sigma fp
| FS25 | fp | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed | 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.
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.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FS25 and fp is 95 and 84 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sigma fp Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Sigma 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 |