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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZS40

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
Portability
90
Imaging
43
Features
58
Overall
49

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZS40 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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
Panasonic ZS40
(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  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS35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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Panasonic ZS40

 FH25 ZS40 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Panasonic FH25

 ZS40 FH25 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2011Fresher by 36 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic ZS40

 FH25 ZS40 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZS40 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and ZS40 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZS40 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZS40 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH25
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS40
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
52
focusing manually
decent megapixels (18MP)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS40 Street photography features
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
69
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (240g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS40 Sports photography factors
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
54
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS40 Travel photography highlights
65
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (240 grams)
decent megapixels (18MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH25
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS40
38
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
56
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS40 Vlogging features
31
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (240 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic ZS40
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
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