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FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
18
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix JV200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 125g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JV205
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand 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
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the FujiFilm JV200 and Panasonic FS25, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the JV200 (14MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JV200 was revealed 24 months later than the FS25 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the JV200 matches up versus the FS25 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV200 over the Panasonic FS25

 JV200 FS25 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 24 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the FujiFilm JV200

 FS25 JV200 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JV200 and Panasonic FS25

 JV200 FS25 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JV200 comes with exterior measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and 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).

Take a look at the FujiFilm JV200 and Panasonic FS25 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the JV200 and the FS25.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JV200 and FS25 is 96 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The graphic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the JV200 and FS25.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the FujiFilm JV200 to show more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher JV200 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography highlights
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
26
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FS25 Street photography highlights
56
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Sports photography camera
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decent megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JV200
Travel photography with Panasonic FS25
60
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Landscape photography camera
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery power (180 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JV200
Vlogging with Panasonic FS25
25
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
28
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV200 and Panasonic FS25
 FujiFilm FinePix JV200Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix JV200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Also Known as FinePix JV205 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 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 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 pounds) 148g (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 180 pictures -
Style of battery AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $49 $230