Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FH25
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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FH25 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 0
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F) lens
- 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
- Announced January 2013
(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
- Launched January 2011
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS35

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FH25 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm T500 versus Panasonic FH25, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the FH25 (16MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm T500 was unveiled 2 years later than the FH25 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm T500 matches up versus the FH25 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FH25 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix T500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm T500 Gallery & Panasonic FH25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Panasonic FH25
Fujifilm T500 | FH25 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Fujifilm T500
FH25 | Fujifilm T500 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic FH25
Fujifilm T500 | FH25 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm T500 provides exterior dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic FH25 has proportions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm T500 versus Panasonic FH25 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm T500 compared to the FH25.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T500 and FH25 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T500 and FH25.
As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures although you really should take the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer Fujifilm T500 will have an edge in sensor technology.

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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix T500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix T500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FS35 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine VI |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3440 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.80 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (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 | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 136g (0.30 lb) | 159g (0.35 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 pictures |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $0 | $180 |