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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FH25 Key Specs

Panasonic FH22
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FH25 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FH25, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the FH25 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was introduced 12 months before the FH25 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FH22 matches up vs the FH25 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Panasonic FH25

 FH22 FH25 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Panasonic FH22

 FH25 FH22 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic FH25

 FH22 FH25 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH22 has got outer dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Panasonic FH25 has proportions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH22 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 change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the FH22 and the FH25.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH22 and FH25 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH22 and FH25.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH25 to deliver greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older FH22 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography info
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Sports photography features
Panasonic FH25 Sports photography features
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Travel photography features
Panasonic FH25 Travel photography features
67
provides focus via touch
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Landscape photography camera
42
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH25 Vlogging highlights
31
decently wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Panasonic FH22 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Panasonic FH25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FS33 Lumix DMC-FS35
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-06 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 170 grams (0.37 pounds) 159 grams (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (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 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 - 250 photos
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/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $200 $180