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Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Launched August 2011
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase 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
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic FS25, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX370 was manufactured 2 years later than the FS25 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm JX370 matches up versus the FS25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Panasonic FS25

 Fujifilm JX370 FS25 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2009More recent by 31 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Fujifilm JX370

 FS25 Fujifilm JX370 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm JX370 and Panasonic FS25

 Fujifilm JX370 FS25 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX370 has got outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic FS25 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic FS25 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 versus the FS25.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX370 and FS25 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX370 and FS25.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm JX370 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm JX370 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography factors
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
26
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Street photography details
Panasonic FS25 Street photography details
55
lighter than others (124 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Sports photography information
Panasonic FS25 Sports photography information
31
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (190 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Travel photography info
Panasonic FS25 Travel photography info
65
lighter than others (124g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery power (190 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography details
32
pretty wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery power (190 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
32
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Vlogging info
Panasonic FS25 Vlogging info
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than others (124g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX370 and Panasonic FS25
 Fujifilm FinePix JX370Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX370 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-08-11 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1800s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124g (0.27 lbs) 148g (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 190 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $159 $230