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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

FujiFilm F70EXR
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 99 x 59 x 23mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix F75EXR
Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS30
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the FujiFilm F70EXR and Panasonic ZS25, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the F70EXR (10MP) and ZS25 (16MP) and the F70EXR (1/2") and ZS25 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The F70EXR was manufactured 4 years prior to the ZS25 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the F70EXR matches up against the ZS25 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Panasonic ZS25

 F70EXR ZS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the FujiFilm F70EXR

 ZS25 F70EXR 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2009More modern by 42 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm F70EXR and Panasonic ZS25

 F70EXR ZS25 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm F70EXR features external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS25 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the F70EXR vs the ZS25.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the F70EXR and ZS25 is 93 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The picture here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the F70EXR and ZS25.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The F70EXR featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Panasonic ZS25 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged F70EXR is going to be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2")
lack of RAW support
32
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Street photography information
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography information
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2")
lack of RAW support
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than competition (193g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Sports photography camera
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor (1/2")
lack of phase detect AF
45
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Travel photography camera
60
built-in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
great zoom (270mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (193g)
offers focus via touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Landscape photography camera
31
reasonably wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor (1/2")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
43
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery pack (260 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm F70EXR
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS25
28
reasonably wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
34
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (193g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F70EXR and Panasonic ZS25
 FujiFilm FinePix F70EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also called as FinePix F75EXR Lumix DMC-TZ35
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-07-22 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3616 x 2712 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-270mm (10.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.20 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205g (0.45 lb) 193g (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $280 $300