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Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FH25 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm XP30
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP60
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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FH25 Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm XP50 and Panasonic FH25, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the FH25 (16MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was launched 13 months later than the FH25 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm XP50 grades versus the FH25 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Panasonic FH25

 Fujifilm XP50 FH25 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Fujifilm XP50

 FH25 Fujifilm XP50 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Panasonic FH25

 Fujifilm XP50 FH25 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP50 offers physical dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 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 Fujifilm XP50 and Panasonic FH25 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 and the FH25.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP50 and FH25 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The graphic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP50 and FH25.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH25 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XP50 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography details
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Sports photography features
Panasonic FH25 Sports photography features
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has tracking focus
environment proof
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Travel photography features
Panasonic FH25 Travel photography features
64
environment proof
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
65
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Landscape photography camera
39
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP50
Vlogging with Panasonic FH25
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Panasonic FH25
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS35
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-05 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine VI
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175g (0.39 lb) 159g (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" 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 220 photographs 250 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $180 $180