Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic ZS25
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic ZS25 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix JX500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JX500 Gallery and Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Panasonic ZS25
Fujifilm JX500 | ZS25 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Fujifilm JX500
ZS25 | Fujifilm JX500 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | January 2012 | More modern by 12 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Panasonic ZS25
Fujifilm JX500 | ZS25 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Compare the Fujifilm JX500 and Panasonic ZS25 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | |
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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 |