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FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix JX350 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JX355
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
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS20
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS30
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the FujiFilm JX350 versus Panasonic ZS25, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the JX350 (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JX350 was launched 24 months prior to the ZS25 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the JX350 matches up against the ZS25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX350 over the Panasonic ZS25

 JX350 ZS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the FujiFilm JX350

 ZS25 JX350 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 24 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JX350 and Panasonic ZS25

 JX350 ZS25 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JX350 offers outer measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS25 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the JX350 versus the ZS25.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JX350 and ZS25 is 95 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The graphic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the JX350 and ZS25.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures though you should really factor the age of the products into consideration. The older JX350 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography advice
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good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JX350
Street photography with Panasonic ZS25
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lighter than average (130g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
66
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (193g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography advice
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
45
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography details
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lighter than average (130g)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery (180 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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lighter than competitors in class (193g)
offers touch to focus
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Landscape photography camera
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relatively wide (28mm)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging highlights
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relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than average (130 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (193 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX350 and Panasonic ZS25
 FujiFilm FinePix JX350Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX350 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also referred to as FinePix JX355 Lumix DMC-TZ35
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3440 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1800 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 grams (0.29 pounds) 193 grams (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 180 photos 260 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $200 $300