FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS25

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the FujiFilm S1800 and Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and ZS25 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was unveiled 3 years prior to the ZS25 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S1800 matches up against the ZS25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S1800 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm S1800 Gallery & Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm S1800 has got physical dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS25 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm S1800 and Panasonic ZS25 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S1800 versus the ZS25.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1800 and ZS25 is 78 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S1800 and ZS25.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic ZS25 to give more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older S1800 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.