Panasonic DMC-FH25A 16.1-megapixel LUMIX digital camera

Intelligent. Automatic. Lumix.

The true test of any digital point-and-shoot camera is fun. Not the fun you have taking photos, however. We're talking about all the fun you're having hanging out with friends, tackling the great outdoors, or journeying on a road trip . . . and not even thinking about your camera's settings. With the 8x optical as well as 4x digital zoom, with a combined total of 72x zoom, your fab shots will be far out. Automatic shooting features keep you in the moment and in the action, allowing you to document everything perfectly without missing a beat. And when it comes to automatic shooting, Panasonic's Lumix DMC-F25 delivers — big time. The technology combines six detection and correction functions to deliver clear, beautiful images, every time. While Auto Focus tracking locks onto and maintains focus on moving subjects, optical image stabilization reduces image blur. Digital red-eye correction and Face Detection combine to produce stunning portraits, and Intelligent ISO control helps optimize exposure under different lighting conditions. Finally, an Intelligent Scene Selector automatically configures camera settings for a variety of common shooting conditions. Sharing photos and video on Facebook and YouTube is just as easy with Image Uploader — and no special software is needed.

In the box:

DMC-FH25 camera, battery charger, battery pack, stylus pen, AV cable, USB cable, hand strap, CD-ROM.

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Replacement camera (January 30, 2012)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Virginia H. - Buna, TX

I owned an older version of this camera, it had been dropped and no longer worked. So I was looking for similar one from Panasonic, this is a newer version. I like this camera as it is very easy to use, fits in my purse. Dependable. I like the extra zoom this one has. Would definitely recommend this camera for anyone wanting an easy to use compact camera.

A nice step up from my previous camera (November 22, 2011)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(4/5.0)
Performance		(4/5.0)
Overall Rating		(4/5.0)

Reviewed By: Steve Bourgeois - Lake Villa, IL

I had the FH 20 for a few months and really liked it,except for taking pictures at dusk,they were always dark even with the flash. I dropped that camera and had to replace it. I really wanted to stay with Panasonic and did more research and decided to go up a step with the FH 25.It is a great camera and it works at dusk !!! I have this camera in violet and love the color. This is a light weight camera with LOTS of options and settings,Ive only used a few and am very happy. I have a Macbook Pro and the disk that comes with it includes the manual and was easy to put in and read. I was really upset my 1st camera broke BUT in the long run am now glad as I have a better camera.

Love this camera (July 08, 2011)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Therese T. - Coudersport, PA

I love this camera. Its sleek design is easy to hold. Its very easy to operate and takes fantastic pictures. We intend to take this camera to the beach on our vacation.

This camera rocks (June 23, 2011)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Mike R. - murphysboro, IL

This little camera packs a great punch. Very easy to use and built with craftsmanship. I am taking it to Florida next month on vacation and so far it is delivering great pictures.

Well worth the price (June 21, 2011)

Ease of Use		(4/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Dean B. - Albemarle, NC

This camera gives great service and excellent pictures. This is the second one of this model I have bought. I work in a constructionengineering field and I am constantlly taking pictures of my crews working. The camera takes a beating but never lets me down.

Comparison Specifications

Resolution: 16.1-megapixel / Venus Engine VI / 1/2.33" CCD image sensor / Primary color filter
Memory: 70MB built-in memory / Support for SD, SDHC, SDXC memory cards
Zoom power: 8x optical zoom / 4x digital zoom / 32x combined zoom, 72x combined zoom with Extra Optical Zoom
Shooting modes: Intelligent Auto mode / HD movie mode / Scene modes
Flash modes: Auto / Auto red-eye reduction, slow sync / Auto red-eye reduction, forced on, forced off
Movie mode: HD and SD video capture / HD 1280 x 720@24fps / SD 640 x 480@30fps, 320 x 240@30fps
Viewscreen: 2.7" TFT color LCD display / 100% coverage / 230,000 pixels
Digital interface: 1 high-speed USB 2.0 port / 1 AV output (NTSC) / 1 DC input

Additional Specifications

MEGA Optical Image Stabilization
Intelligent Auto mode: Intelligent ISO Control / Intelligent Scene Selector / Intelligent Exposure / Face Detection AF/AE / AF Tracking
Scene modes: 29
Intelligent scene selector: Portrait, Scenery, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Sunset, Macro
Editing: Resize / Trim
Continuous shooting: 4.6 fps in High-speed Burst Mode (reduced resolution) / 5-image maximum
White balance: Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, Selectable White set
Color effects: Standard / Vivid / Natural / Black & White / Sepia / Cool / Warm / Happy
Battery: Lithium-ion battery pack / 310-shot shooting capacity

Manufacturer Specifications

Lens: 28mm - 224mm focal length (@35mm equivalent) / LUMIX DC VARIO lens, 9 elements in 7 groups / Macro zoom
Aperture: f/3.3 - f/18
Shutter speed: 8 - 1/1600 sec range / 15, 30, 60 sec in Starry Sky mode
ISO sensitivity: 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 (High Sensitivity mode: ISO 1600 - 6400)
Light metering: Intelligent multiple metering
Exposure: Program Auto Exposure
Self-timer: 2- and 10-second delay
File format: JPEG (DCF/Exif2.21), still images / QuickTime Motion JPEG, video
PictBridge support: Single / Multi / All / Favorites / DPOF
Included software: PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 / Quick Time / Adobe Reader