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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AX355
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
  • Introduced January 2009
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the FujiFilm AX350 versus Panasonic FS25, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the AX350 (16MP) and FS25 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was unveiled 24 months after the FS25 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the AX350 grades against the FS25 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Panasonic FS25

 AX350 FS25 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 24 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the FujiFilm AX350

 FS25 AX350 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Panasonic FS25

 AX350 FS25 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm AX350 provides exterior dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS25 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the AX350 compared to the FS25.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AX350 and FS25 is 94 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AX350 and FS25.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the FujiFilm AX350 to produce extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern AX350 should have an edge in sensor technology.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm AX350
Portrait photography with Panasonic FS25
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
26
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Street photography advice
Panasonic FS25 Street photography advice
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FS25 Sports photography advice
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Travel photography camera
56
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
51
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography info
29
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery life (180 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
32
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm AX350
Vlogging with Panasonic FS25
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone socket
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Panasonic FS25
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Other name FinePix AX355 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-165mm (5.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 pounds) 148 gr (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 180 photographs -
Style of battery AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $0 $230