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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZS35 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
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS35
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS30
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS40
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic ZS35, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was introduced 4 years prior to the ZS35 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FH25 grades vs the ZS35 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Panasonic ZS35

 FH25 ZS35 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Panasonic FH25

 ZS35 FH25 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2011Fresher by 36 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic ZS35

 FH25 ZS35 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FH25 has outer measurements 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 ZS35 has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic ZS35 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH25 versus the ZS35.

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH25 and ZS35 is 94 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FH25 and ZS35.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files but you will want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older FH25 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Portrait photography camera
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
37
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH25
Street photography with Panasonic ZS35
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
68
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography information
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
53
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography info
65
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than competition in class (305g)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Landscape photography camera
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
44
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH25
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS35
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
34
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic socket
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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic ZS35
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS35 Lumix DMC-TZ55
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine VI -
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 16MP
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 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 21
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Screen LCD TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 159 grams (0.35 pounds) 305 grams (0.67 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" 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 -
Battery type 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
Card slots One One
Retail cost $180 $300