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Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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
  • Released January 2013
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS20
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS30
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Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm S1 versus Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm S1 was introduced 13 months after the ZS25 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm S1 matches up against the ZS25 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Panasonic ZS25

 Fujifilm S1 ZS25 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2013More modern by 13 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Fujifilm S1

 ZS25 Fujifilm S1 

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Panasonic ZS25

 Fujifilm S1 ZS25 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S1 comes with external measurements of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS25 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Fujifilm S1 versus Panasonic ZS25 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S1 against the ZS25.

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1 and ZS25 is 60 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The pic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S1 and ZS25.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos but you may want to take the age of the products into consideration. The younger Fujifilm S1 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography factors
56
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
31
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography details
58
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (680g)
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (193g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Sports photography camera
57
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (260 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Travel photography camera
63
better than average battery (350 shots)
weather proof
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
more heavy than others in class (680 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors in class (193 grams)
offers focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (260 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Landscape photography camera
58
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
better than average battery (350 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
43
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery life (260 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging features
57
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (680 grams)
33
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (193g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
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Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 and Panasonic ZS25
 Fujifilm FinePix S1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Other name - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-06 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680 gr (1.50 lb) 193 gr (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") 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 350 shots 260 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-85 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $400 $300