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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic LX3

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic LX3 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
Panasonic LX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-60mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 265g - 109 x 60 x 27mm
  • Revealed November 2008
  • Successor is Panasonic LX5
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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic LX3 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic FH25 versus Panasonic LX3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the FH25 (16MP) and LX3 (10MP) and the FH25 (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The FH25 was brought out 2 years later than the LX3 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FH25 grades against the LX3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Panasonic LX3

 FH25 LX3 
RevealedJanuary 2011November 2008Fresher by 27 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Panasonic FH25

 LX3 FH25 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic LX3

 FH25 LX3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic LX3 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH25 enjoys 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) whilst the Panasonic LX3 has proportions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the FH25 against the LX3.

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic LX3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and LX3 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic LX3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic LX3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The photograph below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH25 and LX3.

All in all, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FH25 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Panasonic FH25 will show greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The younger FH25 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic LX3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LX3 as a Portrait photography camera
34
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
40
has manual focus
exports RAW formats
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH25
Street photography with Panasonic LX3
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
heavier than average in class (265 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LX3 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LX3 as a Travel photography camera
65
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
60
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (265g)
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic LX3 Landscape photography advice
38
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
52
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic LX3 Vlogging highlights
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
30
quite wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
heavier than average in class (265 grams)
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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic LX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic LX3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
Other name Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2008-11-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine VI -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.63"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-60mm (2.5x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 4.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 8.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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 (HD 24 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (10fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 159 gr (0.35 lbs) 265 gr (0.58 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 39
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 94
Other
Battery life 250 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $180 $449