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FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1600
(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
Panasonic ZS25
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Panasonic ZS25

 S1600 ZS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the FujiFilm S1600

 ZS25 S1600 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2010More recent by 35 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Panasonic ZS25

 S1600 ZS25 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

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

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S1600
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS25
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manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
32
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S1600
Street photography with Panasonic ZS25
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
66
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competition (193 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography factors
34
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
45
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography info
55
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
69
lighter than competition (193g)
boasts focus by touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (260 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography information
36
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
43
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Vlogging camera
25
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
34
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (193 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Panasonic ZS25
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
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