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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs

Fujifilm F600 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Released August 2011
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Fujifilm F600 EXR versus Panasonic FS25, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) and FS25 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") and FS25 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F600 EXR was announced 2 years after the FS25 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm F600 EXR matches up versus the FS25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F600 EXR over the Panasonic FS25

 Fujifilm F600 EXR FS25 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2009More modern by 31 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Fujifilm F600 EXR

 FS25 Fujifilm F600 EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and Panasonic FS25

 Fujifilm F600 EXR FS25 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F600 EXR has got exterior measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS25 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm F600 EXR versus Panasonic FS25 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and the FS25.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and FS25 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The pic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and FS25.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F600 EXR using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm F600 EXR will offer you more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm F600 EXR provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography highlights
39
good MP (16MP)
supports RAW formats
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2")
26
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Street photography factors
Panasonic FS25 Street photography factors
69
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (215g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2")
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FS25 Sports photography highlights
52
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Travel photography info
Panasonic FS25 Travel photography info
69
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F600 EXR
Landscape photography with Panasonic FS25
49
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
supports RAW formats
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
no Time Lapse mode
32
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Vlogging camera
33
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
28
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F600 EXR and Panasonic FS25
 Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-08-11 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format AVI MPEG4 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lbs) 148 grams (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 40 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 153 not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $230 $230