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Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Panasonic ZS25
(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
  • Announced January 2013
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS30
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4800 was unveiled very close to the ZS25 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S4800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm S4800 scores versus the ZS25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Panasonic ZS25

 Fujifilm S4800 ZS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Fujifilm S4800

 ZS25 Fujifilm S4800 
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4800 and Panasonic ZS25

 Fujifilm S4800 ZS25 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2013Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S4800 offers physical dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS25 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS25 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 versus the ZS25.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4800 and ZS25 is 66 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S4800 and ZS25.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you really should take the release date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography information
36
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
31
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography highlights
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition (518 grams)
66
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (193 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography advice
48
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (260 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography factors
54
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (518 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competitors in class (193g)
supports touch to focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery (260 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography factors
42
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
43
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery (260 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S4800
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS25
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rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition (518 grams)
33
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (193 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4800 and Panasonic ZS25
 Fujifilm FinePix S4800Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-30 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 6.40 m
Flash modes 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 518g (1.14 lb) 193g (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
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 1 1
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