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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
94 Imaging
38 Features
26 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic LS5 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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
  • Released July 2011
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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic LS5 Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic LS5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was announced 6 months before the LS5 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the FH25 scores against the LS5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Panasonic LS5

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Panasonic FH25

		

		

			
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Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic LS5

		

		

			
 FH25 LS5 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2011Similar age
Manual focus  No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch display  Neither has Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH25 has outside dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic LS5 has proportions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the FH25 against the LS5.
Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and LS5 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The graphic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH25 and LS5.
Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH25 to resolve greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively.
	
			Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography information
Panasonic LS5 Portrait photography information
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 good MP (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detect focus
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not available
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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 megapixel count good (14MP)
 includes face detect focus
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Panasonic FH25 Street photography info
Panasonic LS5 Street photography info
57
 image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
62
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Panasonic FH25
Sports photography with Panasonic LS5
40
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 max fps low (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 bad battery pack (160 shots)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic FH25 Travel photography factors
Panasonic LS5 Travel photography factors
65
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (28mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
65
 lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (26mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 bad battery pack (160 per charge)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH25
Landscape photography with Panasonic LS5
38
 quite wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 tiny screen (2.7 inches)
 manual mode not available
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 no Time Lapse recording
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 quite wide (26mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 bad battery pack (160 CIPA)
 does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Panasonic FH25
Vlogging with Panasonic LS5
31
 quite wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focus
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no mic jack
32
 quite wide (26mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focus
 lighter than competitors in class (126g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have microphone socket
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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic LS5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2011-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine VI -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech TFT Screen LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 5.80 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash    
AEB    
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 159g (0.35 lbs) 126g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photographs 160 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $180 $294