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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
54
Imaging
40
Features
71
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS50 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 808g - 135 x 101 x 146mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
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
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS20
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS30
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Below is a complete review of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and ZS25 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was unveiled around the same time to the ZS25 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR grades versus the ZS25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Panasonic ZS25

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR ZS25 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 ZS25 Fujifilm HS50 EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Panasonic ZS25

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR ZS25 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar age
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR enjoys physical dimensions of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS25 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Panasonic ZS25 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and the ZS25.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and ZS25 is 54 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The visual below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and ZS25.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical resolution but different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR includes the larger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh easier.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
32
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Street photography with Panasonic ZS25
53
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
more heavy than others in class (808 grams)
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competition (193g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS25
62
incredible zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
great battery life (500 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
45
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (260 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Travel photography camera
56
great battery life (500 shots)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (1000mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (808g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition (193 grams)
boasts focus via touch
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography information
53
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (500 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Vlogging camera
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really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone jack
slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than others in class (808g)
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decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (193g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Panasonic ZS25
 Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Other name - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 0cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 6.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
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
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 808g (1.78 pounds) 193g (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 135 x 101 x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") 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 500 shots 260 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $500 $300