Panasonic LS5 with Panasonic FS25 Comparison

Panasonic LS5 and Panasonic FS25 Main Features

  • July, 2011
  • January, 2009
  • 14 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 12 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 26-130 mm (5x) F2.8-6.5 Zoom Lens
  • 29-145 mm (5x) F3.3-5.9 Zoom Lens
  • 100 - 6400 ISO
  • 80 - 1600 ISO
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 1.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 2.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 640 x 480 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 97 x 62 x 27 mm, 126g.
  • 97 x 58 x 22 mm, 148g.
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Panasonic LS5 Scores


Imaging score
21
Features score
30
Value for money score
50
Portability score
98
Overall score
33

Panasonic FS25 Scores


Imaging score
20
Features score
33
Value for money score
53
Portability score
98
Overall score
35

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 with Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 Overview


Let's compare Lumix DMC-LS5 with Lumix DMC-FS25. Both cameras produced Panasonic. These models are included in the Small Sensor Compact cameras. Panasonic LS5 was released in 2011, and Panasonic FS25 in 2009. Lumix DMC-LS5 is newer, which is a plus. Lumix DMC-FS25 2 years older. However 2 years, the difference is not so bad.
The sensor resolution of Lumix DMC-LS5 is greater than that of Lumix DMC-FS25. However, the difference of 2 MP is not very significant. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the first camera (Lumix DMC-LS5), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. At Panasonic LS5, the maximum ISO is greater by 4800. Both cameras have Optical image stabilization. Panasonic FS25 has a larger 3-inch Fixed screen, the other camera has a 2-inch Fixed screen.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 has 2.0 fps continuous shooting. Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 has 2.0 fps continuous shooting.

General Lumix DMC-LS5 Lumix DMC-FS25
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Lumix DMC-LS5 Lumix DMC-FS25
Announced July, 2011 January, 2009
Body Type Compact Compact
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range n/a 5
Screen
Screen Size 2" 3"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 230k pixels 230k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 9 11
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/8 sec 1/60 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec 1/2000 sec
Continuous Shooting 1.0 fps 2.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 4.60 5.30
Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±2 EV ±2 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1/2.3 1/2.3
Sensor Type CCD CCD
Sensor Dimensions 6.08 x 4.56 mm 6.08 x 4.56 mm
Sensor Area 27.7 mm² 27.7 mm²
Sensor Resolution 14 MP 12 MP
Max Image Resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max Native ISO 6400 1600
Min Native ISO 100 80
Max Boosted ISO 0 6400
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 640 x 480
Video Formats Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 160 shots 0 shots
Battery Type AA
Battery Model 2 x AA
Physical
Weight 126 g 148 g
Physical Dimensions 97 x 62 x 27 mm 97 x 58 x 22 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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