Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FS25
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Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise 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 FH20 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview
The following is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FS25, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FH20 was announced 12 months after the FS25 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the FH20 grades vs the FS25 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FS25 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH20 Gallery and Panasonic FS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Panasonic FS25
FH20 | FS25 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | January 2009 | Newer by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Panasonic FH20
FS25 | FH20 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Panasonic FS25
FH20 | FS25 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither features Touch screen |
Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH20 enjoys external measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic FS25 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FS25 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the FH20 against the FS25.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FH20 and FS25 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The image below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH20 and FS25.
As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FH20 to offer more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer FH20 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.
Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 |
Other name | Lumix DMC-FS30 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-01-06 | 2009-01-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 29-145mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k 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 | 5.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m (Auto ISO) | 5.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 178 gr (0.39 lbs) | 148 gr (0.33 lbs) |
Dimensions | 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $179 | $230 |