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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix AX355
Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS20
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS30
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Lets look more closely at the FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS25, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the AX350 (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was announced 24 months earlier than the ZS25 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the AX350 grades versus the ZS25 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Panasonic ZS25

 AX350 ZS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the FujiFilm AX350

 ZS25 AX350 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 24 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Panasonic ZS25

 AX350 ZS25 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AX350 has external 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) and the Panasonic ZS25 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS25 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the AX350 and the ZS25.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the AX350 and ZS25 is 94 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The pic below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AX350 and ZS25.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures but you might want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged AX350 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography factors
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
32
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography information
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than average (193g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm AX350
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS25
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
45
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (260 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography factors
56
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (180 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average (193g)
features focus by touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery (260 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography information
29
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery (260 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
34
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (193g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Panasonic ZS25
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Otherwise known as FinePix AX355 Lumix DMC-TZ35
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-165mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 lbs) 193g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 shots 260 shots
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $0 $300