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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic GX850

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 front
Portability
90
Imaging
54
Features
70
Overall
60

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic GX850 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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS35
Panasonic GX850
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 269g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Released January 2017
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic GX850 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Panasonic FH25 versus Panasonic GX850, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the GX850 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the FH25 (1/2.3") and GX850 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The FH25 was introduced 7 years before the GX850 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FH25 scores versus the GX850 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Panasonic GX850

 FH25 GX850 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Panasonic FH25

 GX850 FH25 
ReleasedJanuary 2017January 2011Newer by 73 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic GX850

 FH25 GX850 

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic GX850 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH25 has external 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 GX850 has dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH25 versus Panasonic GX850 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the FH25 versus the GX850.

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic GX850 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and GX850 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic GX850 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic GX850 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH25 and GX850.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The FH25 features the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field tougher. The more aged FH25 will be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic GX850 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography details
Panasonic GX850 Portrait photography details
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
65
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Street photography info
Panasonic GX850 Street photography info
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Sports photography advice
Panasonic GX850 Sports photography advice
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
low fps (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
52
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/500s)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (210 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH25
Travel photography with Panasonic GX850
65
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
78
comes with touch to focus
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery power (210 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH25
Landscape photography with Panasonic GX850
38
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
70
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (210 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic GX850 Vlogging highlights
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
73
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
supports face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic socket
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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic GX850 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic GX850
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS35 Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-01-05 2017-01-04
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine VI Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Amount of 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 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/500s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction
External flash
AEB
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159g (0.35 lb) 269g (0.59 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 586
Other
Battery life 250 photos 210 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $180 $548