Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic GH1
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Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic GH1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic GH1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FS25 Gallery and Panasonic GH1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Panasonic GH1
FS25 | GH1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Panasonic FS25
GH1 | FS25 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Panasonic GH1
FS25 | GH1 | |||
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Introduced | January 2009 | ![]() | July 2009 | Similar generation |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic GH1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 | |
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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 |