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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm JZ100 and Panasonic FS25, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was announced 2 years later than the FS25 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm JZ100 grades against the FS25 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Panasonic FS25

 Fujifilm JZ100 FS25 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2009More recent by 36 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 FS25 Fujifilm JZ100 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Panasonic FS25

 Fujifilm JZ100 FS25 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JZ100 enjoys physical dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic FS25 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 against the FS25.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JZ100 and FS25 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The graphic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JZ100 and FS25.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm JZ100 to provide more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm JZ100 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography information
29
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
26
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Street photography with Panasonic FS25
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (129 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FS25 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than others in class (129 grams)
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Landscape photography camera
38
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
32
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Vlogging camera
31
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (129g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Panasonic FS25
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 129 gr (0.28 lbs) 148 gr (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 All around 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $190 $230