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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Fujifilm F600 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Introduced August 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
  • Launched January 2013
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS20
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS30
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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is very close but the Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") and ZS25 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F600 EXR was unveiled 17 months prior to the ZS25 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm F600 EXR scores against the ZS25 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F600 EXR over the Panasonic ZS25

 Fujifilm F600 EXR ZS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Fujifilm F600 EXR

 ZS25 Fujifilm F600 EXR 
LaunchedJanuary 2013August 2011More modern by 17 months

Common features in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and Panasonic ZS25

 Fujifilm F600 EXR ZS25 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F600 EXR has got outer measurements 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 sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic ZS25 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm F600 EXR compared to the ZS25.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and ZS25 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and ZS25.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical MP but different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F600 EXR includes the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The more aged Fujifilm F600 EXR will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Portrait photography camera
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megapixel count good (16MP)
supports RAW files
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2")
31
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Street photography information
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography information
69
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
lighter than average (215 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2")
66
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competition (193 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography info
52
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lack of phase detect AF
44
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (260 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm F600 EXR
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS25
69
lighter than average (215 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (193g)
boasts focus by touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (260 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography highlights
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fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery life (260 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging advice
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (215g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (193g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have mic support
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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F600 EXR and Panasonic ZS25
 Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-08-11 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format AVI MPEG4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215g (0.47 lbs) 193g (0.43 lbs)
Physical 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 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 life - 260 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $230 $300