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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
42
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Released January 2011
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
  • Announced January 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS30
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and ZS25 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was manufactured 24 months prior to the ZS25 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR scores vs the ZS25 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Panasonic ZS25

 Fujifilm F500 EXR ZS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 ZS25 Fujifilm F500 EXR 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 24 months

Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Panasonic ZS25

 Fujifilm F500 EXR ZS25 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm F500 EXR provides exterior dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS25 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Panasonic ZS25 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus the ZS25.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and ZS25 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The visual below might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and ZS25.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F500 EXR includes the larger sensor which should make achieving bokeh less difficult. The older Fujifilm F500 EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography information
30
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2")
lack of RAW format
31
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography factors
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2")
lack of RAW format
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (193g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography features
47
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (260 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography information
69
lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (193g)
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (260 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography highlights
44
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery life (260 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging features
33
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic support
33
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Panasonic ZS25
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 gr (0.47 pounds) 193 gr (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $430 $300