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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FX700

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FX700 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released July 2010
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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FX700 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FX700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was introduced 6 months after the FX700 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the FH25 grades versus the FX700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Panasonic FX700

 FH25 FX700 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Panasonic FH25

 FX700 FH25 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic FX700

 FH25 FX700 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FH25 provides physical measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX700 has specifications of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FX700 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the FH25 vs the FX700.

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FX700 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH25 and FX700 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FX700 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The image here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FH25 and FX700.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FH25 to result in more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FX700 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FX700 Portrait photography info
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
38
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH25
Street photography with Panasonic FX700
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Sports photography info
Panasonic FX700 Sports photography info
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FX700 Travel photography highlights
65
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH25
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX700
38
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
49
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Vlogging information
Panasonic FX700 Vlogging information
31
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
33
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic FX700
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine VI Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 7.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 159g (0.35 pounds) 176g (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $180 $399