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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS30
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS25, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm JZ200 was released 12 months prior to the ZS25 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm JZ200 matches up vs the ZS25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ200 over the Panasonic ZS25

 Fujifilm JZ200 ZS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Fujifilm JZ200

 ZS25 Fujifilm JZ200 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 12 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ200 and Panasonic ZS25

 Fujifilm JZ200 ZS25 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm JZ200 features external measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS25 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS25 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ200 compared to the ZS25.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JZ200 and ZS25 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The picture below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JZ200 and ZS25.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs though you should always factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm JZ200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography info
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
32
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (135g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than average (193 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
45
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (260 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than average in class (135g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than average (193 grams)
features touch focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery life (260 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography factors
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decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
43
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery life (260 per charge)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JZ200
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS25
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decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
34
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (193 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no external microphone port
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ200 and Panasonic ZS25
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ200Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 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 measurements 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 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 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 grams (0.30 pounds) 193 grams (0.43 pounds)
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 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $0 $300