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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FZ200

Portability
94 Imaging
39 Features
26 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
Portability
65 Imaging
36 Features
64 Overall
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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FZ200 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Previous Model is Panasonic FZ100
  • Later Model is Panasonic FZ300
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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic FZ200, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FH25 (16MP) and FZ200 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was launched 18 months prior to the FZ200 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the FH25 scores versus the FZ200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Panasonic FZ200

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Panasonic FH25

		

		

			
 FZ200 FH25 
RevealedJuly 2012January 2011Newer by 18 months
Manual focus  More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic FZ200

		

		

			
 FH25 FZ200 
Touch screen  Neither has Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH25 has exterior 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 FZ200 has dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") along with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic FZ200 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the FH25 and the FZ200.
Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FH25 and FZ200 is 94 and 65 respectively.
Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FZ200 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The picture below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH25 and FZ200.
As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FH25 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged FH25 will be behind in sensor technology.
	
			Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FZ200 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FZ200 Portrait photography highlights
34
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 features face detection autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
48
 focusing manually
 above average flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
 offers face detect focusing
 exports RAW formats
 low MP (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Panasonic FH25 Street photography details
Panasonic FZ200 Street photography details
57
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
57
 screen can move to multiple angles
 image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competitors (588g)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Panasonic FH25
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ200
40
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 low frames per second (4.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
46
 great zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking focus
 better than average battery power (540 per charge)
 low MP (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic FH25 Travel photography info
Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography info
65
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 flash built-in
 really wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
55
 better than average battery power (540 shots)
 flash built-in
 screen is selfie friendly
 really wide (25mm)
 very long reach (600mm)
 no Timelapse function
 more heavy than competitors (588g)
 low MP (12MP)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography advice
38
 really wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 manual mode not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 no Timelapse recording
48
 focusing manually
 really wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 better than average battery power (540 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FH25 Vlogging details
Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging details
31
 really wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection autofocus
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no external microphone port
63
 really wide (25mm)
 screen is selfie friendly
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 comes with microphone socket
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 more heavy than competitors (588 grams)
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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic FZ200
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2012-07-18
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine VI Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
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 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen tech TFT Screen LCD Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 5.80 m 13.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize - 1/4000 seconds
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, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, 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
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 159 gr (0.35 pounds) 588 gr (1.30 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 37
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 114
Other
Battery life 250 images 540 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $180 $499