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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2012
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Fujifilm JX500 versus Panasonic FS25, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was introduced 2 years after the FS25 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm JX500 matches up against the FS25 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Panasonic FS25

 Fujifilm JX500 FS25 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2009More modern by 36 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Fujifilm JX500

 FS25 Fujifilm JX500 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Panasonic FS25

 Fujifilm JX500 FS25 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX500 has got physical measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Panasonic FS25 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm JX500 versus Panasonic FS25 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 compared to the FS25.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX500 and FS25 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The pic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX500 and FS25.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm JX500 to produce extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm JX500 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography factors
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
26
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography features
Panasonic FS25 Street photography features
55
lighter than others (113g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JX500
Sports photography with Panasonic FS25
31
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography information
Panasonic FS25 Travel photography information
68
lighter than others (113 grams)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
51
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography factors
33
fairly wide (26mm)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
32
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JX500
Vlogging with Panasonic FS25
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than others (113 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
28
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Panasonic FS25
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-05 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113 grams (0.25 lbs) 148 grams (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $90 $230