Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic FH25
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Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic FH25 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.0" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
- Released August 2020
- Replacement is Panasonic S5 II
(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
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS35
Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic FH25 Overview
Below is a complete assessment of the Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic FH25, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and FH25 (16MP) and the S5 (Full frame) and FH25 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe S5 was launched 9 years later than the FH25 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera.
Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S5 matches up vs the FH25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic FH25 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic S5 Gallery and Panasonic FH25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Panasonic FH25
S5 | FH25 | |||
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Launched | August 2020 | January 2011 | More recent by 117 months | |
Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen dimension | 3.0" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1840k | 230k | Sharper screen (+1610k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Panasonic S5
FH25 | S5 |
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Common features in the Panasonic S5 and Panasonic FH25
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Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S5 offers external measurements of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) and the Panasonic FH25 has measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
See the Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic FH25 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the S5 compared to the FH25.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S5 and FH25 is 60 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S5 and FH25.
As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S5 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S5 will give more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher S5 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FS35 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2020-08-14 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine VI |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 847.3mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 51200 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 225 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Leica L | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 31 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.0 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 1,840 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 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 w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 714 gr (1.57 pounds) | 159 gr (0.35 pounds) |
Dimensions | 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") | 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 440 photographs | 250 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Dual | One |
Retail price | $1,999 | $180 |