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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic LZ30

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic LZ30 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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS35
Panasonic LZ30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 552g - 124 x 84 x 92mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Replaced the Panasonic LZ20
  • Renewed by Panasonic LZ40
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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic LZ30 Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic FH25 versus Panasonic LZ30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the LZ30 (16MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was introduced 24 months prior to the LZ30 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FH25 grades against the LZ30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Panasonic LZ30

 FH25 LZ30 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Panasonic FH25

 LZ30 FH25 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 24 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic LZ30

 FH25 LZ30 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic LZ30 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH25 enjoys physical measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ30 has measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH25 versus Panasonic LZ30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the FH25 versus the LZ30.

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic LZ30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH25 and LZ30 is 94 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic LZ30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic LZ30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH25 and LZ30.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photos but you have to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older FH25 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic LZ30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography features
Panasonic LZ30 Portrait photography features
34
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
31
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Street photography info
Panasonic LZ30 Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (552 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH25
Sports photography with Panasonic LZ30
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
47
long zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery power (380 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LZ30 as a Travel photography camera
65
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
56
great battery power (380 per charge)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (875mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (552 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic LZ30 Landscape photography advice
38
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
44
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
great battery power (380 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Vlogging factors
Panasonic LZ30 Vlogging factors
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
22
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (552 grams)
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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic LZ30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine VI -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Screen LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 grams (0.35 lb) 552 grams (1.22 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 380 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 0r 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $180 $230