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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JZ505
Panasonic TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT25
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Panasonic TS25, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the TS25 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the JZ500 scores vs the TS25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Panasonic TS25

 JZ500 TS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 TS25 JZ500 
ReleasedJanuary 2013June 2010Newer by 31 months

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Panasonic TS25

 JZ500 TS25 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm JZ500 features exterior measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS25 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the JZ500 compared to the TS25.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the JZ500 and TS25 is 93 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ500 and TS25.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS25 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged JZ500 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS25
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS25 Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (144g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography information
Panasonic TS25 Sports photography information
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Travel photography camera
67
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
lighter than competition in class (144 grams)
environment proof
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography highlights
37
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
41
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS25 Vlogging highlights
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
31
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (144 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Panasonic TS25
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Alternate name FinePix JZ505 Lumix DMC-FT25
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-06-16 2013-01-07
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 pounds) 144g (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 - 250 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $230 $180