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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZS3 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
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
Panasonic ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZS3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the FH25 (16MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was revealed 21 months later than the ZS3 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FH25 scores against the ZS3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Panasonic ZS3

 FH25 ZS3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011May 2009Fresher by 21 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Panasonic FH25

 ZS3 FH25 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic ZS3

 FH25 ZS3 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH25 offers external 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) whilst the Panasonic ZS3 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the FH25 against the ZS3.

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FH25 and ZS3 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The visual underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FH25 and ZS3.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FH25 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger FH25 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS3 Portrait photography info
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS3 Street photography info
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (229g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS3 Sports photography info
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS3 Travel photography information
65
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
63
lighter than competition in class (229 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Landscape photography camera
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
35
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH25
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS3
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
30
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (229g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic ZS3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS35 Lumix DMC-TZ7
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine VI -
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 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 159 gr (0.35 lbs) 229 gr (0.50 lbs)
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 All around 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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $180 $200