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FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S2990
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
  • Launched January 2013
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS30
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Below is a in depth review of the FujiFilm S2950 versus Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was brought out 24 months before the ZS25 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S2950 scores vs the ZS25 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Panasonic ZS25

 S2950 ZS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the FujiFilm S2950

 ZS25 S2950 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 24 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Panasonic ZS25

 S2950 ZS25 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2950 features physical measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS25 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm S2950 versus Panasonic ZS25 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the S2950 and the ZS25.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S2950 and ZS25 is 76 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The visual here might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S2950 and ZS25.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS25 to deliver greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The older S2950 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2950
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS25
35
MP count good (14MP)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
32
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography highlights
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than average in class (193g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Sports photography camera
47
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
45
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (260 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography features
60
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than average in class (193g)
includes touch to focus
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery life (260 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Landscape photography camera
42
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery life (260 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Vlogging camera
27
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
34
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (193 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no external mic port
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Panasonic ZS25
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Other name FinePix S2990 Lumix DMC-TZ35
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync 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) 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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 437g (0.96 lb) 193g (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 300 pictures 260 pictures
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $330 $300