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Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS20
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS30
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm S8500 versus Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8500 was revealed at a similar time to the ZS25 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm S8500 grades vs the ZS25 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Panasonic ZS25

 Fujifilm S8500 ZS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Fujifilm S8500

 ZS25 Fujifilm S8500 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Panasonic ZS25

 Fujifilm S8500 ZS25 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8500 enjoys physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS25 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S8500 versus Panasonic ZS25 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 vs the ZS25.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8500 and ZS25 is 61 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The graphic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8500 and ZS25.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photos although you have to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography details
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good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
32
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography features
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than average in class (670 grams)
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than average (193 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography details
53
excellent zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/7,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
45
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (260 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography advice
52
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (1104mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (670g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than average (193 grams)
provides touch focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (260 shots)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography factors
42
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery life (260 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging advice
24
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
heavier than average in class (670g)
34
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (193g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8500 and Panasonic ZS25
 Fujifilm FinePix S8500Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1104mm (46.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 0cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/7000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 grams (1.48 lb) 193 grams (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 Overall 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 photographs
Style of battery - 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 Single Single
Pricing at release $500 $300