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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs

Fujifilm F900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 61 x 36mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm F800EXR
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

Below is a extended review of the Fujifilm F900EXR versus Panasonic FS25, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and FS25 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and FS25 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F900EXR was launched 4 years later than the FS25 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm F900EXR matches up vs the FS25 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Panasonic FS25

 Fujifilm F900EXR FS25 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2009More recent by 49 months
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Fujifilm F900EXR

 FS25 Fujifilm F900EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Panasonic FS25

 Fujifilm F900EXR FS25 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F900EXR has got outside measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS25 has sizing 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 F900EXR versus Panasonic FS25 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 are employing at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR vs the FS25.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F900EXR and FS25 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The graphic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F900EXR and FS25.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F900EXR because of its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm F900EXR will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm F900EXR will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm F900EXR
Portrait photography with Panasonic FS25
44
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
exports RAW files
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2")
26
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Street photography info
Panasonic FS25 Street photography info
68
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (232g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2")
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm F900EXR
Sports photography with Panasonic FS25
55
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
sensor size is small (1/2")
terrible battery power (260 per charge)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm F900EXR
Travel photography with Panasonic FS25
66
lighter than competitors in class (232 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
51
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Landscape photography camera
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quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
exports RAW files
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2")
terrible battery power (260 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
32
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Vlogging details
Panasonic FS25 Vlogging details
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quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (232g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F900EXR and Panasonic FS25
 Fujifilm FinePix F900EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-30 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR II -
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 resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 232g (0.51 lb) 148g (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $380 $230