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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZS10 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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZS10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was introduced at a similar time to the ZS10 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the FH25 grades against the ZS10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Panasonic ZS10

 FH25 ZS10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Panasonic FH25

 ZS10 FH25 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic ZS10

 FH25 ZS10 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH25 has got physical dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS10 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the FH25 compared to the ZS10.

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and ZS10 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The picture here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH25 and ZS10.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic FH25 to give greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Portrait photography camera
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
65
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than average in class (219g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
47
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery pack (260 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography advice
65
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
67
lighter than average in class (219 grams)
comes with focus via touch
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (260 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography factors
38
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
42
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery pack (260 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH25
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS10
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
34
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (219 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic ZS10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS35 Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2011-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine VI Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 159 gr (0.35 lbs) 219 gr (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 260 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $180 $350