FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic ZS25

Its time to look more closely at the FujiFilm JZ300 and Panasonic ZS25, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and ZS25 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was launched 3 years prior to the ZS25 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the JZ300 grades vs the ZS25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery & Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ300 enjoys outside measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS25 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm JZ300 and Panasonic ZS25 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the JZ300 against the ZS25.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JZ300 and ZS25 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ300 and ZS25.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS25 to give more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The older JZ300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.