Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZS40
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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2011
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
- Introduced January 2014
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ60
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS35
- Newer Model is Panasonic ZS45
Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview
Here is a complete overview of the Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZS40, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the ZS40 (18MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FH25 was introduced 4 years prior to the ZS40 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the FH25 grades versus the ZS40 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZS40 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH25 Gallery and Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Panasonic ZS40
FH25 | ZS40 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Panasonic FH25
ZS40 | FH25 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | January 2011 | Fresher by 36 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic ZS40
FH25 | ZS40 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH25 has outer dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS40 has measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZS40 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH25 and the ZS40.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and ZS40 is 94 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FH25 and ZS40.
Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic ZS40 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older FH25 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-FS35 | Lumix DMC-TZ60 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2014-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine VI | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
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 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT Screen LCD | TFT LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 200 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m | 6.40 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 | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 159g (0.35 lb) | 240g (0.53 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" 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 | 300 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | 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/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $180 | $450 |