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Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FH25 Key Specs

Fujifilm A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2009
Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
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Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FH25 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Fujifilm A100 and Panasonic FH25, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and FH25 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A100 was released 23 months prior to the FH25 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm A100 grades against the FH25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Panasonic FH25

 Fujifilm A100 FH25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Fujifilm A100

 FH25 Fujifilm A100 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2009More recent by 23 months

Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Panasonic FH25

 Fujifilm A100 FH25 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm A100 offers exterior measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic FH25 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm A100 against the FH25.

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A100 and FH25 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A100 and FH25.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH25 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm A100
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH25
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Street photography advice
Panasonic FH25 Street photography advice
54
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Travel photography camera
55
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Landscape photography camera
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH25 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than competition in class (124g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic support
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
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Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A100 and Panasonic FH25
 Fujifilm FinePix A100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
Also called - Lumix DMC-FS35
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-04 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine VI
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124g (0.27 pounds) 159g (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $0 $180