Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZR3
Portability
94 Imaging
39 Features
26 Overall
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94 Imaging
39 Features
26 Overall
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Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
26 Overall
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94 Imaging
37 Features
26 Overall
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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs
Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
(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
- Revealed January 2011
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS35
Panasonic ZR3
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 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
- 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
- Announced January 2010
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
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In this article, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic ZR3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FH25 was introduced 12 months later than the ZR3 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FH25 matches up against the ZR3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH25 Gallery & Panasonic ZR3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Panasonic ZR3
| FH25 | ZR3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2011 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Panasonic FH25
| ZR3 | FH25 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic ZR3
| FH25 | ZR3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent screen size |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH25 features 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) and the Panasonic ZR3 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic ZR3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the FH25 vs the ZR3.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FH25 and ZR3 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH25 and ZR3.
Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FH25 to show more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger FH25 should have an edge in sensor innovation.
Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FH25 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Portrait photography camera
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Panasonic FH25 Street photography information
Panasonic ZR3 Street photography information
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports photography with Panasonic FH25
Sports photography with Panasonic ZR3
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
low frames per second (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel photography with Panasonic FH25
Travel photography with Panasonic ZR3
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape photography with Panasonic FH25
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZR3
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Panasonic FH25 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging features
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 |
| Alternate name | Lumix DMC-FS35 | Lumix DMC-ZX3 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2010-01-26 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine VI | Venus Engine HD II |
| 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 | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | TFT Screen LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1300s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.80 m | 5.30 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | 159g (0.35 lbs) | 159g (0.35 lbs) |
| 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 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 photographs | - |
| Type of battery | 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 | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $180 | $280 |
