Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FS25
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Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Announced January 2011
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS16
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2009
Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview
On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FS25, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FH2 was introduced 24 months later than the FS25 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FH2 matches up against the FS25 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FS25 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH2 Gallery & Panasonic FS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Panasonic FS25
FH2 | FS25 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | January 2009 | More recent by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Panasonic FH2
FS25 | FH2 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Panasonic FS25
FH2 | FS25 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FH2 comes with external dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS25 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FS25 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the FH2 versus the FS25.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH2 and FS25 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The visual here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH2 and FS25.
All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FH2 to offer you more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern FH2 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FS16 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2009-01-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 29-145mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.30 m | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 121 gr (0.27 lbs) | 148 gr (0.33 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 270 photographs | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $149 | $230 |