Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic GX85
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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic GX85 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
- Announced January 2011
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS35
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 426g - 122 x 71 x 44mm
- Introduced April 2016
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic GX85 Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic GX85, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the GX85 (16MP) is relatively similar but the FH25 (1/2.3") and GX85 (Four Thirds) use different sensor sizes.

The FH25 was launched 6 years before the GX85 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FH25 grades vs the GX85 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic GX85 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH25 Gallery & Panasonic GX85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Panasonic GX85
FH25 | GX85 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Panasonic FH25
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Introduced | April 2016 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 63 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic GX85
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic GX85 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH25 has got exterior measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic GX85 has dimensions of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic GX85 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH25 against the GX85.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FH25 and GX85 is 94 and 83 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic GX85 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH25 and GX85.
As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The FH25 offers the tinier sensor which will make getting bokeh trickier. The older FH25 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic GX85 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FS35 | Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2016-04-05 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine VI | Venus Engine |
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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3448 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT Screen LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,764k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames per sec | 8.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | 6.00 m (at ISO 200) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 159 grams (0.35 lbs) | 426 grams (0.94 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 122 x 71 x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 71 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 662 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 shots | 290 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $180 | $800 |