Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic ZS25
Portability
67 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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67 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
37
Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
43 Overall
40
93 Imaging
39 Features
43 Overall
40
Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs
Fujifilm S4500
(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
- 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
- Introduced January 2012
Panasonic ZS25
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(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
- Launched January 2013
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
- Succeeded the Panasonic ZS20
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS30
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Following is a in depth overview of the Fujifilm S4500 and Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm S4500 scores versus the ZS25 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Panasonic ZS25
| Fujifilm S4500 | ZS25 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Fujifilm S4500
| ZS25 | Fujifilm S4500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2013 |  | January 2012 | More modern by 12 months |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Panasonic ZS25
| Fujifilm S4500 | ZS25 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S4500 comes with outside measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS25 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm S4500 and Panasonic ZS25 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 against the ZS25.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4500 and ZS25 is 67 and 93 respectively.
Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S4500 and ZS25.
As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic ZS25 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S4500 will be behind in sensor tech.
Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others in class (543g)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competition (193 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (260 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (543g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lighter than competition (193g)
comes with focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery (260 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery (260 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
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Panasonic ZS25 as a Vlogging camera
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
heavier than others in class (543 grams)
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (193g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix S4500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix S4500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 |
| Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ35 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 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 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 |
| Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.3-6.4 |
| Macro focus distance | 2cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 15 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1200 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in 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 | ||
| Auto exposure 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) |
| Max 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 543 grams (1.20 lb) | 193 grams (0.43 lb) |
| 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 shots | 260 shots |
| Form of battery | 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 | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $230 | $300 |