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Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
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
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS20
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS30
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Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Panasonic FH3 and Panasonic ZS25, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH3 was launched 4 years prior to the ZS25 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FH3 scores against the ZS25 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Panasonic ZS25

 FH3 ZS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Panasonic FH3

 ZS25 FH3 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 36 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Panasonic ZS25

 FH3 ZS25 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH3 has got outer dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS25 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the FH3 vs the ZS25.

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH3 and ZS25 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The pic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FH3 and ZS25.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS25 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged FH3 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography information
28
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
32
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than average in class (193g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography features
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
45
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (260 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Travel photography camera
64
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average in class (193 grams)
supports focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (260 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Landscape photography camera
37
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
43
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery pack (260 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging details
29
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (193 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing external mic socket
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Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH3 and Panasonic ZS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS11 Lumix DMC-TZ35
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-06 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lb) 193 grams (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 - 260 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $160 $300