- 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
- 12.1 megapixels
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29.00mm - 145.00mm (35mm eq.)
- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 16.1 megapixels
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24.00mm - 1440.00mm (35mm eq.)
Differences
Panasonic DMC-FS25S advantages over Nikon P600
Nikon P600 advantages over Panasonic DMC-FS25S
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Focus peaking
Peaker
vs
Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel
vs
none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level
vs
Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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In-camera panoramas
Yes
vs
No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
vs
None
Share your photos wirelessly
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More telephoto lens reach
1,440 mm
vs
145 mm
Capture objects farther away
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Manual focus
Yes
vs
No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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Newer
12 years
vs
17 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
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HDMI out
HDMI out
vs
None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
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More dots on screen
921k
vs
230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
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Shoots 1080p video
Yes
vs
No
You'll want this if you shoot video
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Less shutter lag
0.24
vs
0.90 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
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More pixels
16.1
vs
12.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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Shoots 60p video
Yes
vs
No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
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Wider angle lens
24 mm
vs
29 mm
Capture more of the scene
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Faster JPEG shooting
6.9 fps
vs
1.7 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
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Bigger JPEG buffer
7
vs
3 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
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Slow-motion videos
Yes
vs
No
Shoot slow-motion videos
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Faster shutter
1/4000
vs
1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
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Higher extended ISO
12800
vs
6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
Similarities
Common Strengths
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In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Common Weaknesses
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Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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RAW file ability
Neither provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
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Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
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Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
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On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
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External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
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Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
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The Competition
Compared to Panasonic DMC-FS15
Panasonic
DMC-FS25S
Panasonic
DMC-FS15
Nikon
P600
Panasonic
DMC-FS15
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Focus peaking
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Tilt-swivel screen
Compared to Sony DSC-W290
Panasonic
DMC-FS25S
Sony
DSC-W290
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Longer exposure
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Higher extended ISO
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Manual focus
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Bigger JPEG buffer
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Tilt-swivel screen
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Focus peaking
-
Less expensive
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Bigger pixels
Compared to Samsung SL820
Panasonic
DMC-FS25S
Samsung
SL820
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Longer exposure
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Higher extended ISO
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HDMI out
-
Shoots 60p video
-
Focus peaking
-
Tilt-swivel screen
-
Less expensive
-
Bigger pixels
Compared to Canon SX60
Panasonic
DMC-FS25S
Canon
SX60
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Tilt-swivel screen
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Focus peaking
-
In-camera panoramas
-
Less shutter lag
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Slower slow-motion
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RAW file ability
Compared to Nikon P610
Panasonic
DMC-FS25S
Nikon
P610
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Tilt-swivel screen
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Focus peaking