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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZS1 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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS35
Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ6
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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic FH25 versus Panasonic ZS1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FH25 (16MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the FH25 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") posses different sensor sizing.

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The FH25 was introduced 21 months later than the ZS1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FH25 grades versus the ZS1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Panasonic ZS1

 FH25 ZS1 
LaunchedJanuary 2011May 2009More recent by 21 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Panasonic FH25

 ZS1 FH25 

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic ZS1

 FH25 ZS1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH25 offers exterior measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS1 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH25 versus Panasonic ZS1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the FH25 compared to the ZS1.

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FH25 and ZS1 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The visual here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH25 and ZS1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FH25 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic FH25 will offer extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The fresher FH25 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Portrait photography camera
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
25
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (229g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Travel photography camera
65
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
63
lighter than others (229 grams)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS1 Landscape photography details
38
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Vlogging camera
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than others (229 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic ZS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Also called as Lumix DMC-FS35 Lumix DMC-TZ6
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine VI -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 6.3
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159 grams (0.35 lb) 229 grams (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Battery form 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $180 $0