FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic ZS25

Its time to look more closely at the FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic ZS25, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the JV200 (14MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JV200 was introduced 24 months before the ZS25 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the JV200 grades against the ZS25 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix JV200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JV200 Gallery and Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JV200 enjoys external measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS25 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic ZS25 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the JV200 and the ZS25.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the JV200 and ZS25 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The photograph here might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the JV200 and ZS25.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS25 to give you more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The older JV200 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.