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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Fujifilm F770EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm F800EXR
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
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS30
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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm F770EXR (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm F770EXR (1/2") and ZS25 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F770EXR was unveiled 12 months prior to the ZS25 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm F770EXR scores vs the ZS25 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F770EXR over the Panasonic ZS25

 Fujifilm F770EXR ZS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Fujifilm F770EXR

 ZS25 Fujifilm F770EXR 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Fujifilm F770EXR and Panasonic ZS25

 Fujifilm F770EXR ZS25 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm F770EXR enjoys external dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS25 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic ZS25 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F770EXR versus the ZS25.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F770EXR and ZS25 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F770EXR and ZS25.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F770EXR provides the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier. The more aged Fujifilm F770EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Portrait photography camera
43
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
saves RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2")
31
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography advice
68
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors (234 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2")
66
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (193g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography advice
52
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (260 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography info
68
lighter than competitors (234g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
supports touch to focus
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery pack (260 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography highlights
49
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2")
missing Timelapse function
43
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery pack (260 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging information
34
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (234 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone support
33
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (193g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F770EXR and Panasonic ZS25
 Fujifilm FinePix F770EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 2013-01-07
Physical type 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 area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 234g (0.52 pounds) 193g (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") 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 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $480 $300