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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FH8

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FH8 Key Specs

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
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS35
Panasonic FH8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FH8 Overview

The following is a complete review of the Panasonic FH25 versus Panasonic FH8, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the FH8 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was announced 12 months prior to the FH8 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FH25 scores vs the FH8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Panasonic FH8

 FH25 FH8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Panasonic FH25

 FH8 FH25 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 12 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic FH8

 FH25 FH8 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH25 enjoys outside dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH8 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH25 versus Panasonic FH8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the FH25 compared to the FH8.

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FH8 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and FH8 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FH8 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FH25 and FH8.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you will want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged FH25 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FH8 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH8 Portrait photography info
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Street photography factors
Panasonic FH8 Street photography factors
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (123g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Sports photography details
Panasonic FH8 Sports photography details
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Travel photography details
Panasonic FH8 Travel photography details
65
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (123g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH25
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH8
38
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH25
Vlogging with Panasonic FH8
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
33
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (123g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic FH8
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2012-01-09
Physical type 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 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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focus range 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Screen LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159 grams (0.35 pounds) 123 grams (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 photos 260 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $180 $149