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Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41
Fujifilm XF1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FH25 Key Specs

Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Launched September 2012
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 XF1 vs Panasonic FH25 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm XF1 and Panasonic FH25, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and FH25 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and FH25 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was released 21 months after the FH25 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm XF1 grades against the FH25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Panasonic FH25

 Fujifilm XF1 FH25 
LaunchedSeptember 2012January 2011Newer by 21 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Fujifilm XF1

 FH25 Fujifilm XF1 

Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Panasonic FH25

 Fujifilm XF1 FH25 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XF1 offers outside dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while 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).

Contrast the Fujifilm XF1 and Panasonic FH25 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 vs the FH25.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XF1 and FH25 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The image underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XF1 and FH25.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XF1 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic FH25 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XF1 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XF1
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH25
42
has manual focus
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Street photography information
Panasonic FH25 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
small sensor (2/3")
more heavy than competitors (255g)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XF1
Sports photography with Panasonic FH25
31
image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (2/3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Travel photography info
Panasonic FH25 Travel photography info
60
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (255g)
low MP (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
65
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Landscape photography camera
54
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
does not have Timelapse recording
38
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Vlogging camera
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (255g)
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XF1 and Panasonic FH25
 Fujifilm XF1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm XF1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS35
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-09-17 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine VI
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain 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 (30 fps), 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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 255 grams (0.56 pounds) 159 grams (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 199 not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $380 $180