Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FX48
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH25/Panasonic-FH25-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX48/Panasonic-FX48-front.jpg)
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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2011
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
- Announced January 2009
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FX40
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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview
In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FH25 versus Panasonic FX48, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both produced by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the FH25 (16MP) and FX48 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The FH25 was unveiled 24 months after the FX48 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FH25 scores vs the FX48 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FX48 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH25 Gallery & Panasonic FX48 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Panasonic FX48
FH25 | FX48 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 24 months |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Panasonic FH25
FX48 | FH25 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic FX48
FH25 | FX48 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH25 has physical measurements 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 FX48 has dimensions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FH25 versus Panasonic FX48 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the FH25 compared to the FX48.
![Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH25-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX48-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FH25 and FX48 is 94 and 95 respectively.
![Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH25-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX48-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FH25 and FX48.
Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic FH25 to give you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger FH25 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
![Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH25-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX48-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH25-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX48-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 |
Alternative name | Lumix DMC-FS35 | Lumix DMC-FX40 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2009-01-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine VI | - |
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 | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT Screen LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/3000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | 6.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 159g (0.35 lbs) | 150g (0.33 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
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 photographs | - |
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 | Single | Single |
Retail price | $180 | $325 |