FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic ZS25

Let's look much closer at the FujiFilm S3200 versus Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S3200 (14MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3200 was launched 24 months before the ZS25 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S3200 grades against the ZS25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S3200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm S3200 Gallery & Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S3200 enjoys external measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS25 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm S3200 versus Panasonic ZS25 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the S3200 versus the ZS25.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3200 and ZS25 is 67 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The pic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S3200 and ZS25.

All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS25 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S3200 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.