Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic ZS25
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Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Released January 2011
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS18
(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
- Introduced January 2013
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
- Replaced the Panasonic ZS20
- New Model is Panasonic ZS30

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview
Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FH5 versus Panasonic ZS25, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The FH5 was announced 24 months earlier than the ZS25 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the FH5 grades versus the ZS25 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic ZS25 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH5 Gallery & Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Panasonic ZS25
FH5 | ZS25 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Panasonic FH5
ZS25 | FH5 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 24 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH5 and Panasonic ZS25
FH5 | ZS25 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FH5 provides exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS25 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FH5 versus Panasonic ZS25 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the FH5 vs the ZS25.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FH5 and ZS25 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH5 and ZS25.
As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos but you might want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged FH5 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 |
Alternative name | Lumix DMC-FS18 | Lumix DMC-TZ35 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
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 | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.30 m | 6.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (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 data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 121g (0.27 lbs) | 193g (0.43 lbs) |
Dimensions | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 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 | 260 photographs | 260 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $169 | $300 |