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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZS20 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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS35
Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Revealed April 2012
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS15
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS25
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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic ZS20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was released 15 months earlier than the ZS20 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the FH25 grades versus the ZS20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Panasonic ZS20

 FH25 ZS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Panasonic FH25

 ZS20 FH25 
RevealedApril 2012January 2011More modern by 15 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic ZS20

 FH25 ZS20 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH25 provides outside 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 ZS20 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic ZS20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the FH25 versus the ZS20.

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and ZS20 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The pic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FH25 and ZS20.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FH25 to show more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged FH25 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS20 Portrait photography info
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS20 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
65
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than others (206 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS20 Sports photography information
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
47
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (260 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH25
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS20
65
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than others (206g)
comes with focus by touch
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (260 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS20 as a Landscape photography camera
38
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
42
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery life (260 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH25
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS20
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
34
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (206g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic ZS20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Also called as Lumix DMC-FS35 Lumix DMC-TZ30
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2012-04-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
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 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159 grams (0.35 lb) 206 grams (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 images 260 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $180 $349