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Canon 5D MII vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
56
Imaging
65
Features
70
Overall
67
Canon EOS 5D Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Canon 5D MII vs Panasonic FH25 Key Specs

Canon 5D MII
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 850g - 152 x 114 x 75mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Old Model is Canon 5D
  • New Model is Canon 5D MIII
Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS35
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Canon 5D MII vs Panasonic FH25 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon 5D MII vs Panasonic FH25, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the 5D MII (21MP) and FH25 (16MP) and the 5D MII (Full frame) and FH25 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The 5D MII was released 23 months earlier than the FH25 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon 5D MII being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the 5D MII grades against the FH25 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MII over the Panasonic FH25

 5D MII FH25 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Canon 5D MII

 FH25 5D MII 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2009Newer by 23 months

Common features in the Canon 5D MII and Panasonic FH25

 5D MII FH25 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon 5D MII vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 5D MII has outside dimensions of 152mm x 114mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.5" x 3.0") along with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) and the Panasonic FH25 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Canon 5D MII vs Panasonic FH25 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the 5D MII against the FH25.

Canon 5D MII vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 5D MII and FH25 is 56 and 94 respectively.

Canon 5D MII vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D MII vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The pic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5D MII and FH25.

Plainly, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 5D MII because of its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Canon 5D MII will give you more detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged 5D MII is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 5D MII vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MII vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D MII vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D MII Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography highlights
79
you can focus manually
MP count good (21MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D MII Street photography highlights
Panasonic FH25 Street photography highlights
59
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 5D MII
Sports photography with Panasonic FH25
70
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
MP count good (21MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D MII Travel photography information
Panasonic FH25 Travel photography information
55
environment sealing
MP count good (21 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
65
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D MII Landscape photography features
Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography features
70
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
MP count good (21MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
38
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D MII as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Vlogging camera
29
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone socket
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Canon 5D MII vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MII and Panasonic FH25
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon EOS 5D Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FS35
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-13 2011-01-05
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Venus Engine VI
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5616 x 3744 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 250 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT liquid-crystal color LCD TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.80 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 850 gr (1.87 lb) 159 gr (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 152 x 114 x 75mm (6.0" x 4.5" x 3.0") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 79 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 1815 not tested
Other
Battery life 850 pictures 250 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Microdrive SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $1,190 $180