Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic LZ30
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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic LZ30 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
- Launched January 2011
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS35
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic LZ30 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH25 Gallery & Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Panasonic LZ30
FH25 | LZ30 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Panasonic FH25
LZ30 | FH25 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 24 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic LZ30
FH25 | LZ30 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 | |
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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 |