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Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93 Imaging
40 Features
43 Overall
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Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched September 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS22
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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS30
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Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic FH7 and Panasonic ZS25, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FH7 was unveiled 16 months prior to the ZS25 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FH7 matches up versus the ZS25 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Panasonic ZS25

		

		

			
 FH7 ZS25 
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Panasonic FH7

		

		

			
 ZS25 FH7 
ReleasedJanuary 2013September 2011More modern by 16 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Panasonic ZS25

		

		

			
 FH7 ZS25 
Manually focus  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH7 offers outside measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS25 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic FH7 and Panasonic ZS25 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the FH7 compared to the ZS25.
Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FH7 and ZS25 is 96 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The pic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH7 and ZS25.
As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of photos although you really should factor the age  of the cameras into account. The more aged FH7 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography advice
34
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 includes face detection focus
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
32
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Panasonic FH7
Street photography with Panasonic ZS25
67
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has focus by touch
 lighter than average in class (126 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
66
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes touch to focus
 lighter than competition (193g)
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic FH7 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography features
40
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
45
 great zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 bad battery (260 per charge)
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic FH7 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography features
71
 lighter than average in class (126g)
 has focus by touch
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
 lighter than competition (193 grams)
 includes touch to focus
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 long reach (480mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 bad battery (260 shots)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography advice
43
 decently wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 manual exposure not available
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 does not have Time Lapse mode
43
 fairly wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 bad battery (260 CIPA)
 missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FH7 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging information
34
 decently wide (28mm)
 touch screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection focus
 lighter than average in class (126 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have external mic port
34
 fairly wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition (193 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 missing microphone jack
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Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH7 and Panasonic ZS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS22 Lumix DMC-TZ35
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-09-07 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias 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
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.30 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
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 (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 format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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 seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lbs) 193 gr (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 260 pictures
Type of battery 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
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $149 $300