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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic ZS25 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 ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS20
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS30
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm JX500 and Panasonic ZS25, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was revealed 12 months before the ZS25 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm JX500 grades versus the ZS25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Panasonic ZS25

 Fujifilm JX500 ZS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Fujifilm JX500

 ZS25 Fujifilm JX500 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 12 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Panasonic ZS25

 Fujifilm JX500 ZS25 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX500 has got outside measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS25 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 against the ZS25.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX500 and ZS25 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX500 and ZS25.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic ZS25 to give you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JX500 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Portrait photography camera
29
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
32
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competitors in class (113 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than others (193 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography details
31
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
45
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (260 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JX500
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS25
68
lighter than competitors in class (113 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others (193g)
includes touch focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (260 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography details
33
relatively wide (26mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery life (260 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging information
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors in class (113 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
34
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (193 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Panasonic ZS25
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Other name - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias 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 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113g (0.25 lbs) 193g (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 life - 260 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $90 $300