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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FH25 Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(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
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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Panasonic FH25

 Fujifilm T500 FH25 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 25 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Fujifilm T500

 FH25 Fujifilm T500 

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic FH25

 Fujifilm T500 FH25 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

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

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography highlights
34
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography information
Panasonic FH25 Street photography information
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (136 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low max ISO (0)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Sports photography features
Panasonic FH25 Sports photography features
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm T500
Travel photography with Panasonic FH25
75
lighter than others (136g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
great max aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
65
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm T500
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH25
41
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
38
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Vlogging info
Panasonic FH25 Vlogging info
35
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than others (136g)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic FH25
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
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