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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic SZ1

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic SZ1 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
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS35
Panasonic SZ1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released January 2012
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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic SZ1 Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Panasonic FH25 versus Panasonic SZ1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the SZ1 (16MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was announced 12 months earlier than the SZ1 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FH25 grades versus the SZ1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Panasonic SZ1

 FH25 SZ1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Panasonic FH25

 SZ1 FH25 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 12 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic SZ1

 FH25 SZ1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FH25 offers physical measurements 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 SZ1 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH25 versus Panasonic SZ1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the FH25 compared to the SZ1.

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic SZ1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FH25 and SZ1 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic SZ1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FH25 and SZ1.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos but you need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged FH25 will be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic SZ1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH25
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ1
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ1 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (131 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic SZ1 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic SZ1 as a Travel photography camera
65
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
70
lighter than average in class (131g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography information
Panasonic SZ1 Landscape photography information
38
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH25
Vlogging with Panasonic SZ1
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
32
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (131 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic SZ1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
Also called as Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine VI -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Screen LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 159 grams (0.35 lbs) 131 grams (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 shots 250 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $180 $179