Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic GX850
94 Imaging
38 Features
26 Overall
33


90 Imaging
54 Features
70 Overall
60
Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic GX850 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
- Revealed January 2011
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS35
(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

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.

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.

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic GX850 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH25 Gallery & Panasonic GX850 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Panasonic GX850
FH25 | GX850 |
---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Panasonic FH25
GX850 | FH25 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Released | January 2017 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 73 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic GX850 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | Panasonic 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 |