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Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FH25 Key Specs

Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
Panasonic FH25
(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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
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Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FH25 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic FH2 and Panasonic FH25, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the FH25 (16MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was unveiled about the same time to the FH25 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FH2 scores against the FH25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Panasonic FH25

 FH2 FH25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Panasonic FH2

 FH25 FH2 

Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Panasonic FH25

 FH2 FH25 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FH2 features exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic FH25 has specifications of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH2 and Panasonic FH25 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the FH2 compared to the FH25.

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FH2 and FH25 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The image here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FH2 and FH25.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH25 to resolve more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively.

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH2
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH25
33
good resolution (14MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Street photography features
Panasonic FH25 Street photography features
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than competition (121g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH2 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Sports photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery (270 shots)
max fps low (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Travel photography features
Panasonic FH25 Travel photography features
72
good battery (270 shots)
lighter than competition (121 grams)
comes with touch focus
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography factors
41
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
good battery (270 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
38
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Vlogging details
Panasonic FH25 Vlogging details
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (121g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH2 and Panasonic FH25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
Also called Lumix DMC-FS16 Lumix DMC-FS35
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV Venus Engine VI
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lb) 159 gr (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 270 photographs 250 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $149 $180