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Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise 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
  • Introduced January 2009
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FS25, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and FS25 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was brought out 2 years after the FS25 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm JX550 grades versus the FS25 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Panasonic FS25

 Fujifilm JX550 FS25 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2009More modern by 36 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Fujifilm JX550

 FS25 Fujifilm JX550 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Panasonic FS25

 Fujifilm JX550 FS25 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX550 has outside measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Panasonic FS25 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FS25 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 vs the FS25.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX550 and FS25 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX550 and FS25.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm JX550 to produce more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm JX550 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography info
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
26
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JX550
Street photography with Panasonic FS25
56
lighter than others (113 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FS25 Sports photography factors
32
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than others (113 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Landscape photography camera
34
quite wide (26mm)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
32
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JX550
Vlogging with Panasonic FS25
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than others (113 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
28
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Panasonic FS25
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-05 2009-01-27
Body design 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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113 gr (0.25 pounds) 148 gr (0.33 pounds)
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 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 model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $200 $230