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Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Panasonic FH2
(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
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS16
Panasonic TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
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Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic FH2 and Panasonic TS25, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was released 24 months earlier than the TS25 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the FH2 grades vs the TS25 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Panasonic TS25

 FH2 TS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Panasonic FH2

 TS25 FH2 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 24 months

Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Panasonic TS25

 FH2 TS25 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH2 enjoys 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 TS25 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the FH2 vs the TS25.

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FH2 and TS25 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The visual underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FH2 and TS25.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic TS25 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older FH2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography advice
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Street photography information
Panasonic TS25 Street photography information
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than average in class (121g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lighter than others (144g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS25 Sports photography info
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
good battery pack (270 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Travel photography details
Panasonic TS25 Travel photography details
72
good battery pack (270 shots)
lighter than average in class (121g)
features touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than others (144 grams)
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH2
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS25
41
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
good battery pack (270 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH2 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Vlogging camera
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (144 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
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Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH2 and Panasonic TS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS16 Lumix DMC-FT25
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV -
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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lb) 144 gr (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 images 250 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $149 $180