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Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS25 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
  • Revealed January 2012
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
  • Launched January 2013
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS20
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS30
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Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic FH8 versus Panasonic ZS25, former being 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 FH8 (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH8 was revealed 12 months prior to the ZS25 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FH8 matches up versus the ZS25 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Panasonic ZS25

 FH8 ZS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Panasonic FH8

 ZS25 FH8 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 12 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH8 and Panasonic ZS25

 FH8 ZS25 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH8 has got outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS25 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Panasonic FH8 versus Panasonic ZS25 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FH8 versus the ZS25.

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FH8 and ZS25 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The visual here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FH8 and ZS25.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos although you should always factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older FH8 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH8 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Portrait photography camera
34
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
32
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography info
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (123g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH8
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS25
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
45
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (260 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH8
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS25
69
lighter than others (123 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
supports focus via touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (260 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography information
43
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery life (260 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging factors
33
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than others (123 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
34
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (193g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
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Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH8 and Panasonic ZS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-09 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 4cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 6.40 m
Flash options 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) 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 MPEG-4 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 123 grams (0.27 lbs) 193 grams (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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 pictures 260 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $149 $300