Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZR1
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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2011
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS35
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
- Revealed July 2009
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-ZX1
Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Panasonic FH25 versus Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are created by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the FH25 (16MP) and ZR1 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FH25 was revealed 18 months later than the ZR1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FH25 matches up against the ZR1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZR1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH25 Gallery and Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Panasonic ZR1
FH25 | ZR1 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | July 2009 | More recent by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Panasonic FH25
ZR1 | FH25 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic ZR1
FH25 | ZR1 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH25 has exterior dimensions 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 ZR1 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FH25 versus Panasonic ZR1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the FH25 compared to the ZR1.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FH25 and ZR1 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH25 and ZR1.
To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic FH25 to provide extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher FH25 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FS35 | Lumix DMC-ZX1 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2009-07-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine VI | Venus Engine V |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT Screen LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m | 5.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 159g (0.35 pounds) | 158g (0.35 pounds) |
Dimensions | 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $180 | $280 |