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Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FH25 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS35
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FH25 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm JX550 versus Panasonic FH25, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the FH25 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was released 13 months later than the FH25 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm JX550 scores vs the FH25 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Panasonic FH25

 Fujifilm JX550 FH25 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Fujifilm JX550

 FH25 Fujifilm JX550 

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Panasonic FH25

 Fujifilm JX550 FH25 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX550 enjoys physical dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Panasonic FH25 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm JX550 versus Panasonic FH25 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 and the FH25.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX550 and FH25 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The visual underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX550 and FH25.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of images though you should always factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent Fujifilm JX550 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography advice
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography info
Panasonic FH25 Street photography info
56
lighter than others in class (113 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JX550
Sports photography with Panasonic FH25
32
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow fps (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than others in class (113g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JX550
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH25
34
relatively wide (26mm)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
38
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging info
Panasonic FH25 Vlogging info
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than others in class (113g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Panasonic FH25
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS35
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-05 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine VI
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113 grams (0.25 lb) 159 grams (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 250 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $200 $180