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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Panasonic FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS30
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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Below is a extended review of the Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZS25, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was introduced 24 months prior to the ZS25 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FH27 grades against the ZS25 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Panasonic ZS25

 FH27 ZS25 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Panasonic FH27

 ZS25 FH27 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 24 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic ZS25

 FH27 ZS25 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH27 has external dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS25 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the FH27 compared to the ZS25.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH27 and ZS25 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The photograph here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH27 and ZS25.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you will want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older FH27 will be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH27
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS25
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
32
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
66
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography info
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max fps low (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
45
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (260 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH27
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS25
68
includes touch to focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (193g)
comes with touch focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery power (260 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography info
43
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
43
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery power (260 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging information
32
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
34
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (193g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no mic support
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Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic ZS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
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
Hot shoe
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 720 (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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152 grams (0.34 lb) 193 grams (0.43 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 All around 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 pictures 260 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack 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
Launch price $229 $300