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Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic GH1

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 front
Portability
81
Imaging
49
Features
57
Overall
52

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic GH1 Key Specs

Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Panasonic GH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 124 x 90 x 45mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • New Model is Panasonic GH2
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic GH1 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic FS25 and Panasonic GH1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the GH1 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the FS25 (1/2.3") and GH1 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The FS25 was introduced 5 months earlier than the GH1 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FS25 matches up versus the GH1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Panasonic GH1

 FS25 GH1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Panasonic FS25

 GH1 FS25 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Panasonic GH1

 FS25 GH1 
IntroducedJanuary 2009July 2009Similar generation
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic GH1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS25 features external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic GH1 has measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") along with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FS25 and Panasonic GH1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the FS25 compared to the GH1.

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic GH1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS25 and GH1 is 95 and 81 respectively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic GH1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic GH1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FS25 and GH1.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The FS25 offers the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging.

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic GH1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography info
Panasonic GH1 Portrait photography info
26
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
59
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FS25
Street photography with Panasonic GH1
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
72
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic GH1 Sports photography highlights
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
32
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
terrible battery life (320 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Travel photography details
Panasonic GH1 Travel photography details
51
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
58
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (320 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography information
Panasonic GH1 Landscape photography information
32
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
55
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
terrible battery life (320 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Vlogging details
Panasonic GH1 Vlogging details
28
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic port
72
selfie friendly display
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone port
does not have image stabilization
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Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic GH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS25 and Panasonic GH1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-01-27 2009-07-10
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine HD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 18.89 x 14.48mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 273.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 29-145mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 1.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.30 m 10.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 148g (0.33 lb) 385g (0.85 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 124 x 90 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 64
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.6
DXO Low light score not tested 772
Other
Battery life - 320 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $230 $949