Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS25
Portability
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37 Features
37 Overall
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67 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
43 Overall
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93 Imaging
39 Features
43 Overall
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs
Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
- Launched January 2012
Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2013
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
- Old Model is Panasonic ZS20
- New Model is Panasonic ZS30
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On this page, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm S4200 and Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm S4200 matches up against the ZS25 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Panasonic ZS25
| Fujifilm S4200 | ZS25 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Fujifilm S4200
| ZS25 | Fujifilm S4200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2013 |  | January 2012 | More modern by 12 months |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Panasonic ZS25
| Fujifilm S4200 | ZS25 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lack of Touch screen |
Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm S4200 has outer measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS25 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 versus the ZS25.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4200 and ZS25 is 67 and 93 respectively.
Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S4200 and ZS25.
Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic ZS25 to provide more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S4200 will be behind in sensor tech.
Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm S4200 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography factors
good megapixels (14MP)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than others (543g)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than average (193 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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excellent zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (260 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Fujifilm S4200 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Travel photography camera
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (576mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (543 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lighter than average (193g)
provides touch to focus
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery power (260 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography advice
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery power (260 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Fujifilm S4200 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging information
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
heavier than others (543 grams)
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (193g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone jack
Photography Glossary
Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix S4200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix S4200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 |
| Also called | - | Lumix DMC-TZ35 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2012-01-05 | 2013-01-07 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | 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 | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 23 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-576mm (24.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.3-6.4 |
| Macro focus distance | 2cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 15 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1200 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) | 6.40 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| 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 | 543g (1.20 pounds) | 193g (0.43 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| 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 life | 300 photos | 260 photos |
| Battery format | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $200 | $300 |