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FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix XP10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

FujiFilm XP10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 64 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix XP11
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP30
Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS30
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the FujiFilm XP10 and Panasonic ZS25, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the XP10 (12MP) and ZS25 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The XP10 was revealed 3 years before the ZS25 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the XP10 scores versus the ZS25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm XP10 over the Panasonic ZS25

 XP10 ZS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the FujiFilm XP10

 ZS25 XP10 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2010Fresher by 35 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm XP10 and Panasonic ZS25

 XP10 ZS25 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm XP10 has outside dimensions of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS25 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm XP10 and Panasonic ZS25 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the XP10 vs the ZS25.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XP10 and ZS25 is 95 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the XP10 and ZS25.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic ZS25 to provide greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older XP10 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm XP10
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS25
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
31
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Street photography camera
60
environment proof
lighter than competitors (135 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than competition (193 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography factors
30
offers tracking focus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (260 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography info
60
lighter than competitors (135g)
environment proof
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
69
lighter than competition (193 grams)
has focus by touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery (260 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Landscape photography camera
27
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery (260 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competitors (135 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
33
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (193 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm XP10 and Panasonic ZS25
 FujiFilm FinePix XP10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix XP10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also referred to as FinePix XP11 Lumix DMC-TZ35
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-02 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 9cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 data 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135g (0.30 lbs) 193g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 64 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $175 $300