Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25

Compact point-and-shoot with 8x optical zoom

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
60/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 12
Performance 12
Durability 12
Price 12
Usability 12
Brand Panasonic
Model DMC-FH25

Key Features

SENSOR 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with 16.1 megapixels
PROCESSOR Venus Engine VI for basic image processing
AUTOFOCUS Contrast-based AF with 11-point, 1-point, and face detection
PHASE DETECTION Not available on this model
VIDEO 720p HD video at 30fps in Motion JPEG format
STABILIZATION MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilization) in-lens
BURST RATE Approx 1.5 fps at full resolution
VIEWFINDER None
DISPLAY 2.7-inch TFT LCD, 230k dots, fixed
CONNECTIVITY USB 2.0, AV output
MEMORY CARD SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card slot
WEATHER SEALING None, plastic body construction
BATTERY LIFE Approx 250 shots per charge (CIPA)

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✗ Not Present Mode selection via menu
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ~ Limited Accessed via menu
Dedicated ISO Button ✗ Not Present
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ✗ Not Present
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ✗ Not Present
AF-ON Button ✗ Not Present
Main Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Sub-Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✗ Not Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✓ Present 4-way directional pad
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✗ Not Present
Video Record Button ✓ Present
Drive Mode Control ~ Limited Accessed via menu

How-to Use Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

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Technical Specification

Sensor 1/2.33-inch CCD
Resolution 16.1 Megapixels
ISO Range 100-1600 (High Sensitivity 1600-6400)
Autofocus Contrast AF
Shutter Speed 8 - 1/1600 sec
Burst Rate 1.5 fps
Video 1280 x 720 @ 30fps
Stabilization MEGA O.I.S.
Viewfinder None
LCD 2.7-inch, 230k dots
Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Connectivity USB 2.0
Battery Life 250 shots
Weight 159g
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26 mm