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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FH5

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FH5 Key Specs

Panasonic FH25
(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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS18
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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FH5 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic FH5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the FH5 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FH25 was brought out very close to the FH5 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the FH25 grades vs the FH5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Panasonic FH5

 FH25 FH5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Panasonic FH25

 FH5 FH25 

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic FH5

 FH25 FH5 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH25 offers external measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic FH5 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic FH5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH25 against the FH5.

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FH5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and FH5 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FH5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FH25 and FH5.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs however you should really factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FH5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH5 Portrait photography factors
34
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH25
Street photography with Panasonic FH5
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competition (121g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH25
Sports photography with Panasonic FH5
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max fps low (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Travel photography details
Panasonic FH5 Travel photography details
65
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competition (121 grams)
includes focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH25
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH5
38
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
38
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH5 Vlogging advice
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
33
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competition (121 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic FH5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FS35 Lumix DMC-FS18
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine VI 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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159g (0.35 lb) 121g (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 pictures 260 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack 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
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $180 $169