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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FP2

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FP2 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
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS35
Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FP2 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic FH25 versus Panasonic FP2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was launched 13 months later than the FP2 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FH25 scores vs the FP2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Panasonic FP2

 FH25 FP2 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Panasonic FH25

 FP2 FH25 

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic FP2

 FH25 FP2 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH25 has outer 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) while the Panasonic FP2 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH25 versus Panasonic FP2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the FH25 vs the FP2.

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH25 and FP2 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FP2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The graphic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH25 and FP2.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic FH25 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The younger FH25 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FP2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography advice
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than average (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FP2 Sports photography highlights
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Travel photography camera
65
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
56
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (151 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography features
38
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FP2 Vlogging advice
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
heavier than average (151g)
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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic FP2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
Also called as Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-05 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine VI Venus Engine IV
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 4.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159 grams (0.35 pounds) 151 grams (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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
Battery life 250 photographs -
Form of battery 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 1 1
Launch price $180 $80