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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FZ28 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
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FZ28, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the FH25 (16MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was released 24 months later than the FZ28 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FH25 matches up versus the FZ28 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Panasonic FZ28

 FH25 FZ28 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 24 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Panasonic FH25

 FZ28 FH25 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic FZ28

 FH25 FZ28 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH25 enjoys physical dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ28 has measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FZ28 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the FH25 compared to the FZ28.

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and FZ28 is 94 and 72 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH25 and FZ28.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FH25 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer FH25 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH25
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ28
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
manual focus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography advice
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max fps low (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
33
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography advice
65
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
52
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography information
38
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
40
manual focus
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Vlogging details
Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging details
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
24
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic FZ28
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Also called as Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine VI -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
Hot shoe
AE 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, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format 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 159g (0.35 lbs) 417g (0.92 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 27
DXO Color Depth score not tested 17.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.1
DXO Low light score not tested 79
Other
Battery life 250 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $180 $599