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Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Announced 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
  • Released January 2013
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS30
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm JX370 versus Panasonic ZS25, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm JX370 was released 17 months before the ZS25 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm JX370 matches up versus the ZS25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Panasonic ZS25

 Fujifilm JX370 ZS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Fujifilm JX370

 ZS25 Fujifilm JX370 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2011More recent by 17 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX370 and Panasonic ZS25

 Fujifilm JX370 ZS25 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX370 has got exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS25 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Fujifilm JX370 versus Panasonic ZS25 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 against the ZS25.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX370 and ZS25 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX370 and ZS25.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS25 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JX370 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX370
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS25
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sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
31
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography information
55
lighter than competition in class (124g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than others in class (193g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography information
31
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (190 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
44
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (260 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography details
65
lighter than competition in class (124g)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery power (190 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than others in class (193 grams)
provides touch to focus
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (260 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JX370
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS25
32
really wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery power (190 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
43
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery life (260 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging advice
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (124g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (193g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX370 and Panasonic ZS25
 Fujifilm FinePix JX370Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX370 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-08-11 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1800 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 grams (0.27 pounds) 193 grams (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 190 pictures 260 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $159 $300