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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Launched January 2009
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
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS30
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and ZS25 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was manufactured 5 years prior to the ZS25 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm S8100fd matches up versus the ZS25 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Panasonic ZS25

 Fujifilm S8100fd ZS25 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 ZS25 Fujifilm S8100fd 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2009More modern by 48 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Panasonic ZS25

 Fujifilm S8100fd ZS25 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8100fd features outer dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS25 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Panasonic ZS25 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd vs the ZS25.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8100fd and ZS25 is 75 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The pic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8100fd and ZS25.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic ZS25 to show extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Portrait photography camera
27
has manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
32
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography info
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography info
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
66
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than others (193g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography factors
33
great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
45
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (260 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography info
53
built-in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
very long reach (486mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others (193 grams)
offers focus by touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (260 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Landscape photography camera
35
has manual focus
relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
43
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery power (260 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging information
24
relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone port
34
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (193g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Panasonic ZS25
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-15 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact 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 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405g (0.89 lbs) 193g (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 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 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $300 $300