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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
58
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Replacement is Fujifilm HS30EXR
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
  • Announced January 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS20
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS30
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and ZS25 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The HS20 EXR was launched 24 months earlier than the ZS25 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the HS20 EXR matches up against the ZS25 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Panasonic ZS25

 HS20 EXR ZS25 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 ZS25 HS20 EXR 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 24 months

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Panasonic ZS25

 HS20 EXR ZS25 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR has got outside measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS25 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Panasonic ZS25 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the HS20 EXR compared to the ZS25.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the HS20 EXR and ZS25 is 58 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The image below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the HS20 EXR and ZS25.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit different sensor sizes. The HS20 EXR includes the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult. The more aged HS20 EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Portrait photography camera
55
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
sensor is small (1/2")
31
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography factors
54
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
sensor is small (1/2")
more heavy than average (730 grams)
66
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than competition (193 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography highlights
52
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2")
has no phase detect AF
44
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (260 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography details
51
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (730g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (193 grams)
offers touch to focus
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (260 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Landscape photography camera
51
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2")
lack of Timelapse recording
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pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery life (260 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS25
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relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of microphone support
more heavy than average (730g)
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (193 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Panasonic ZS25
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Alternate name FinePix HS22 EXR Lumix DMC-TZ35
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 80 fps), 320 x 112 (320 fps), 320 x 240 (160 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 730g (1.61 pounds) 193g (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 260 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $600 $300