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Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2014
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
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS20
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS30
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Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm S9200 (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9200 was unveiled 13 months after the ZS25 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S9200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm S9200 grades vs the ZS25 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9200 over the Panasonic ZS25

 Fujifilm S9200 ZS25 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2013Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Fujifilm S9200

 ZS25 Fujifilm S9200 

Common features in the Fujifilm S9200 and Panasonic ZS25

 Fujifilm S9200 ZS25 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9200 offers physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while 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).

Examine the Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic ZS25 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S9200 against the ZS25.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9200 and ZS25 is 61 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The pic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S9200 and ZS25.

All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files although you would want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The newer Fujifilm S9200 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography advice
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decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
32
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography factors
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition (670 grams)
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (193 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S9200
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS25
55
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery (500 CIPA)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
45
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (260 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography features
54
great battery (500 shots)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (670g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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lighter than competitors in class (193 grams)
includes focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (260 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography factors
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
great battery (500 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery power (260 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competition (670g)
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (193 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone support
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Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9200 and Panasonic ZS25
 Fujifilm FinePix S9200Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S9200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-06 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 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 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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
Microphone 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 670 gr (1.48 lb) 193 gr (0.43 lb)
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 500 photos 260 photos
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $300 $300