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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS30
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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic ZS25, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the FH1 (12MP) and ZS25 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was brought out 4 years earlier than the ZS25 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the FH1 scores against the ZS25 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Panasonic ZS25

 FH1 ZS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Panasonic FH1

 ZS25 FH1 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 36 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic ZS25

 FH1 ZS25 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH1 enjoys outside dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS25 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic ZS25 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the FH1 against the ZS25.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH1 and ZS25 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The image here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FH1 and ZS25.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS25 to give extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged FH1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography information
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
32
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography info
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than competition (193g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
45
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery life (260 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography info
58
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (193g)
offers touch to focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (260 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography highlights
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
43
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery life (260 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH1
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS25
29
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
34
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (193 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of mic jack
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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic ZS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10 Lumix DMC-TZ35
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-01-06 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 163 gr (0.36 lbs) 193 gr (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 - 260 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $150 $300