Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FH25
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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FH25 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 160 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
- Released January 2018
(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
- Released January 2011
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FH25 Overview
In this write-up, we are matching up the Panasonic GH5S versus Panasonic FH25, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and FH25 (16MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and FH25 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe GH5S was brought out 7 years after the FH25 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera.
Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the GH5S grades versus the FH25 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FH25 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH5S Gallery and Panasonic FH25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Panasonic FH25
GH5S | FH25 | |||
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Released | January 2018 | January 2011 | Newer by 86 months | |
Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display sizing | 3.2" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1620k | 230k | Clearer display (+1390k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Panasonic GH5S
FH25 | GH5S |
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Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Panasonic FH25
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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH5S provides outside measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Panasonic FH25 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic GH5S versus Panasonic FH25 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the GH5S compared to the FH25.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GH5S and FH25 is 62 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The pic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GH5S and FH25.
All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GH5S due to its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Panasonic FH25 will offer extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher GH5S is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.
Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FS35 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2018-01-08 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine 10 | Venus Engine VI |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3680 x 2760 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 51200 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 225 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.2 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 1,620k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,680k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1600s |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 12.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 660 grams (1.46 lbs) | 159 grams (0.35 lbs) |
Dimensions | 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") | 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 440 shots | 250 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DMW-BLF19 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Dual | 1 |
Retail price | $2,498 | $180 |