Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FH3
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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FH3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
- Released January 2011
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS11
Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FH3 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic FH25 versus Panasonic FH3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are created by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe FH25 was released 13 months later than the FH3 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the FH25 matches up versus the FH3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FH3 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH25 Gallery and Panasonic FH3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Panasonic FH3
FH25 | FH3 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | January 2010 | Fresher by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Panasonic FH25
FH3 | FH25 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic FH3
FH25 | FH3 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent display sizing | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH25 features exterior 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) and the Panasonic FH3 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FH25 versus Panasonic FH3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the FH25 compared to the FH3.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FH25 and FH3 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The photograph below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FH25 and FH3.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH25 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent FH25 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FS35 | Lumix DMC-FS11 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.8-6.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT Screen LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | 6.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 159 grams (0.35 lb) | 165 grams (0.36 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 shots | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $180 | $160 |