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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
83
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
47
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH25 Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X10
  • New Model is Fujifilm X30
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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS35
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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH25 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH25, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and FH25 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and FH25 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X20 was brought out 2 years later than the FH25 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm X20 matches up versus the FH25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Panasonic FH25

 Fujifilm X20 FH25 
AnnouncedApril 2013January 2011More recent by 29 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen dimension2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Fujifilm X20

 FH25 Fujifilm X20 

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic FH25

 Fujifilm X20 FH25 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X20 has physical dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Panasonic FH25 has proportions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X20 vs the FH25.

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X20 and FH25 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The visual here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X20 and FH25.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X20 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic FH25 will deliver greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X20 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X20
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH25
47
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/1,000s)
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Street photography info
Panasonic FH25 Street photography info
58
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (2/3")
heavier than average in class (353g)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH25 Sports photography highlights
52
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
good battery life (270 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
low fps (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Travel photography details
Panasonic FH25 Travel photography details
61
good battery life (270 CIPA)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (353 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
65
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography details
55
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (270 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
38
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH25 Vlogging highlights
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
heavier than average in class (353 grams)
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic FH25
 Fujifilm X20Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FS35
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-04-29 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II Venus Engine VI
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/1000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 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
Mic input
Headphone input
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 353g (0.78 lbs) 159g (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 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 270 pictures 250 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $500 $180