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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic SZ5

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic SZ5 Key Specs

Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
Panasonic SZ5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
  • Launched July 2012
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic SZ5 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic SZ5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was introduced 18 months before the SZ5 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the FH25 grades versus the SZ5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Panasonic SZ5

 FH25 SZ5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Panasonic FH25

 SZ5 FH25 
LaunchedJuly 2012January 2011More modern by 18 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic SZ5

 FH25 SZ5 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic SZ5 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH25 provides outer measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ5 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the FH25 against the SZ5.

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic SZ5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and SZ5 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic SZ5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic SZ5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH25 and SZ5.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH25 to provide you with more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FH25 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic SZ5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic SZ5 Portrait photography advice
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Street photography details
Panasonic SZ5 Street photography details
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (136g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Sports photography info
Panasonic SZ5 Sports photography info
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow fps (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Travel photography features
Panasonic SZ5 Travel photography features
65
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
lighter than others in class (136g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography information
Panasonic SZ5 Landscape photography information
38
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
42
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Vlogging info
Panasonic SZ5 Vlogging info
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
32
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic SZ5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic SZ5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
Also called Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2012-07-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT Screen LCD TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 159 grams (0.35 lbs) 136 grams (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 pictures 250 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $180 $195