Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZS25
94 Imaging
39 Features
34 Overall
37
93 Imaging
40 Features
43 Overall
41
Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZS25 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH27 Gallery and Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.
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 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Released | January 2013 | January 2011 | More recent by 24 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic ZS25
FH27 | ZS25 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 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).
Analyze the Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZS25 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH27 and ZS25 is 94 and 93 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | Panasonic 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 |