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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FS7

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FS7 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
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS35
Panasonic FS7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FS7 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic FS7, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the FH25 (16MP) and FS7 (10MP) and the FH25 (1/2.3") and FS7 (1/2.5") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The FH25 was brought out 24 months after the FS7 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FH25 scores versus the FS7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Panasonic FS7

 FH25 FS7 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 24 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Panasonic FH25

 FS7 FH25 

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic FS7

 FH25 FS7 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FS7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH25 provides physical dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic FS7 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the FH25 vs the FS7.

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FS7 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FH25 and FS7 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FS7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FS7 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The pic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH25 and FS7.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FH25 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic FH25 will provide you with more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent FH25 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FS7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FS7 Portrait photography factors
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Street photography details
Panasonic FS7 Street photography details
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH25
Sports photography with Panasonic FS7
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
low fps (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FS7 Travel photography factors
65
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
51
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH25
Landscape photography with Panasonic FS7
38
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH25
Vlogging with Panasonic FS7
31
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic FS7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-01-05 2009-01-16
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine VI -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 6.3
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE 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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159 grams (0.35 lbs) 139 grams (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 -
Battery type 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $180 $160