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Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1056mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced March 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
  • Released January 2013
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS20
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS30
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Fujifilm S8400W and Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was released 3 months after the ZS25 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm S8400W scores versus the ZS25 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Panasonic ZS25

 Fujifilm S8400W ZS25 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Fujifilm S8400W

 ZS25 Fujifilm S8400W 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Panasonic ZS25

 Fujifilm S8400W ZS25 
ReleasedMarch 2013January 2013Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8400W features outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS25 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm S8400W and Panasonic ZS25 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W compared to the ZS25.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8400W and ZS25 is 61 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8400W and ZS25.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of images though you would want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography info
40
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
31
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Street photography info
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography info
41
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than average in class (670g)
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (193g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography details
53
excellent zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery (260 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS25
52
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (1056mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (670 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than competitors in class (193g)
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery (260 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS25
47
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
43
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery (260 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging features
24
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic support
heavier than average in class (670g)
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (193g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8400W and Panasonic ZS25
 Fujifilm FinePix S8400WPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-03-22 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-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
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1056mm (44.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 670 gr (1.48 lb) 193 gr (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 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 300 shots 260 shots
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $300 $300