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Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FH25 Key Specs

Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS30
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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS35
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Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FH25 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FH25, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the FH25 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FH20 was revealed 12 months before the FH25 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FH20 grades versus the FH25 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Panasonic FH25

 FH20 FH25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Panasonic FH20

 FH25 FH20 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Panasonic FH25

 FH20 FH25 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH20 comes with external dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic FH25 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FH25 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the FH20 vs the FH25.

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH20 and FH25 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The photograph here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FH20 and FH25.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH25 to resolve more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older FH20 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH20 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
MP count good (16MP)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FH25 Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH25 Sports photography advice
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
slow fps (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Travel photography features
Panasonic FH25 Travel photography features
64
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
65
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography details
37
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
38
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH25 Vlogging advice
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH20 and Panasonic FH25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
Also called as Lumix DMC-FS30 Lumix DMC-FS35
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-06 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine VI
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 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
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m (Auto ISO) 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 178g (0.39 lb) 159g (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 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 - 250 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $179 $180