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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic G1

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front
Portability
82
Imaging
46
Features
50
Overall
47

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic G1 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
  • Released January 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS35
Panasonic G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Successor is Panasonic G2
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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic G1 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic G1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are built by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the FH25 (16MP) and G1 (12MP) and the FH25 (1/2.3") and G1 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizes.

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The FH25 was unveiled 24 months later than the G1 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FH25 scores versus the G1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Panasonic G1

 FH25 G1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 24 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Panasonic FH25

 G1 FH25 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic G1

 FH25 G1 
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic G1 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH25 features outer measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G1 has sizing of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") along with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic G1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the FH25 vs the G1.

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic G1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and G1 is 94 and 82 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic G1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic G1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FH25 and G1.

All in all, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FH25 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic FH25 will offer you greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent FH25 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic G1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic G1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography info
Panasonic G1 Portrait photography info
34
decent MP (16MP)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Street photography highlights
Panasonic G1 Street photography highlights
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
72
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Sports photography advice
Panasonic G1 Sports photography advice
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
33
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G1 as a Travel photography camera
65
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
62
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic G1 Landscape photography highlights
38
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
57
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G1 as a Vlogging camera
31
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
18
no video recording
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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic G1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic G1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2011-01-05 2009-01-19
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine VI -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Total lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 10.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 secs
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) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 159g (0.35 lb) 360g (0.79 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 53
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 463
Other
Battery life 250 photos 330 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $180 $0