Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FP3
94 Imaging
39 Features
26 Overall
33
95 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
31
Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FP3 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
- Introduced January 2011
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Announced January 2010
Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FP3 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FH25 versus Panasonic FP3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the FP3 (14MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe FH25 was revealed 13 months after the FP3 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FH25 scores against the FP3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FP3 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH25 Gallery & Panasonic FP3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Panasonic FP3
FH25 | FP3 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | January 2011 | January 2010 | Newer by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Panasonic FH25
FP3 | FH25 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic FP3
FH25 | FP3 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH25 features physical dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic FP3 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
See the Panasonic FH25 versus Panasonic FP3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the FH25 compared to the FP3.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and FP3 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The image here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH25 and FP3.
As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FH25 to offer greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer FH25 should have a benefit in sensor technology.
Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-FS35 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
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 area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT Screen LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 159 gr (0.35 pounds) | 155 gr (0.34 pounds) |
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 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 form | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $180 | $182 |