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Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Panasonic FH8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
Panasonic TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
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Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic FH8 versus Panasonic TS25, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and both are produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH8 was released 12 months earlier than the TS25 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FH8 matches up against the TS25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Panasonic TS25

 FH8 TS25 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Panasonic FH8

 TS25 FH8 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Panasonic FH8 and Panasonic TS25

 FH8 TS25 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH8 has got outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic TS25 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the FH8 versus the TS25.

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FH8 and TS25 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FH8 and TS25.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photos though you need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The older FH8 will be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography highlights
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Street photography info
Panasonic TS25 Street photography info
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (123 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (144g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH8
Sports photography with Panasonic TS25
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image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Travel photography features
Panasonic TS25 Travel photography features
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lighter than competitors in class (123 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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lighter than competition in class (144 grams)
environment sealing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH8 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Landscape photography camera
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pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
42
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH8
Vlogging with Panasonic TS25
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pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (123 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (144g)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH8 and Panasonic TS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT25
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2012-01-09 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range 4cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Microphone 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 123 grams (0.27 pounds) 144 grams (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 images 250 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $149 $180