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Nikon D2H vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
51
Imaging
42
Features
40
Overall
41
Nikon D2H front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Nikon D2H vs Panasonic FH25 Key Specs

Nikon D2H
(Full Review)
  • 4MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
  • Released December 2003
  • Previous Model is Nikon D1H
  • Replacement is Nikon D2Hs
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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
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Nikon D2H vs Panasonic FH25 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Nikon D2H vs Panasonic FH25, former is a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the D2H (4MP) and FH25 (16MP) and the D2H (APS-C) and FH25 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The D2H was revealed 8 years before the FH25 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D2H being a Large SLR camera and the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the D2H grades versus the FH25 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D2H over the Panasonic FH25

 D2H FH25 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Nikon D2H

 FH25 D2H 
RevealedJanuary 2011December 2003Newer by 85 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k211kCrisper screen (+19k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D2H and Panasonic FH25

 D2H FH25 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon D2H vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon D2H features exterior dimensions of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH25 has measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon D2H vs Panasonic FH25 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the D2H compared to the FH25.

Nikon D2H vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the D2H and FH25 is 51 and 94 respectively.

Nikon D2H vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D2H vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the D2H and FH25.

Clearly, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The D2H using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FH25 will offer extra detail because of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged D2H is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon D2H vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison

Nikon D2H vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D2H vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D2H Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography factors
49
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low resolution sensor (4MP)
34
decent MP (16MP)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D2H as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Street photography camera
52
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D2H Sports photography details
Panasonic FH25 Sports photography details
49
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
supports phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (4MP)
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D2H Travel photography details
Panasonic FH25 Travel photography details
42
environment proof
low resolution sensor (4MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
65
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D2H Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography details
49
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (4 megapixels)
38
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D2H Vlogging details
Panasonic FH25 Vlogging details
9
no video
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Nikon D2H vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D2H and Panasonic FH25
 Nikon D2HPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon D2H Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS35
Class Pro DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Released 2003-12-19 2011-01-05
Physical type Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine VI
Sensor type JFET CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.5mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 367.4mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 4MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 2464 x 1632 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 211k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.80 m
Flash settings Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1200 grams (2.65 lb) 159 grams (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 158 x 150 x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 40 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 18.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 352 not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $253 $180