FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS25
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
- 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
- Announced February 2010
- Other Name is FinePix S1770
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2013
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
- Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS20
- Updated by Panasonic ZS30

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview
In this write-up, we are matching up the FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S1600 (12MP) and ZS25 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The S1600 was released 3 years before the ZS25 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.
Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S1600 grades against the ZS25 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS25 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S1600 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm S1600 Gallery & Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Panasonic ZS25
S1600 | ZS25 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the FujiFilm S1600
ZS25 | S1600 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 35 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Panasonic ZS25
S1600 | ZS25 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S1600 enjoys external dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS25 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Take a look at the FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS25 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the S1600 against the ZS25.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1600 and ZS25 is 78 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1600 and ZS25.
As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS25 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older S1600 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix S1600 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 |
Otherwise known as | FinePix S1770 | Lumix DMC-TZ35 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-02-02 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
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 | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-420mm (15.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/4.0-4.8 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 99% | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 15 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1200 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | 6.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 | 337 grams (0.74 lb) | 193 grams (0.43 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") | 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 | - | 260 shots |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $130 | $300 |