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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic SZ7

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic SZ7 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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS35
Panasonic SZ7
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Panasonic FH25 versus Panasonic SZ7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was revealed 12 months earlier than the SZ7 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FH25 matches up vs the SZ7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Panasonic SZ7

 FH25 SZ7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Panasonic FH25

 SZ7 FH25 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 12 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic SZ7

 FH25 SZ7 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH25 has got outside dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ7 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH25 versus Panasonic SZ7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the FH25 versus the SZ7.

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic SZ7 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FH25 and SZ7 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic SZ7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The image below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH25 and SZ7.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH25 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged FH25 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic SZ7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography features
Panasonic SZ7 Portrait photography features
34
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Street photography info
Panasonic SZ7 Street photography info
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH25
Travel photography with Panasonic SZ7
65
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
70
lighter than competition (133g)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH25
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ7
38
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
42
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Vlogging information
Panasonic SZ7 Vlogging information
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
35
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (133g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone port
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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic SZ7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine VI -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Screen LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 5.60 m
Flash options 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159 gr (0.35 lbs) 133 gr (0.29 lbs)
Physical 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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 pictures 220 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $180 $199