FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic ZS25

The following is a in depth comparison of the FujiFilm JV100 versus Panasonic ZS25, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the JV100 (12MP) and ZS25 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JV100 was brought out 3 years prior to the ZS25 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the JV100 scores versus the ZS25 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix JV100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JV100 Gallery & Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JV100 offers exterior dimensions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS25 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm JV100 versus Panasonic ZS25 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the JV100 versus the ZS25.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the JV100 and ZS25 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The picture underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JV100 and ZS25.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic ZS25 to resolve greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged JV100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.