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Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9400W
(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
  • Launched January 2014
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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS20
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS30
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Fujifilm S9400W and Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9400W was launched 13 months later than the ZS25 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm S9400W matches up against the ZS25 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Panasonic ZS25

 Fujifilm S9400W ZS25 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2013More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Fujifilm S9400W

 ZS25 Fujifilm S9400W 

Common features in the Fujifilm S9400W and Panasonic ZS25

 Fujifilm S9400W ZS25 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9400W has got exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 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") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S9400W and Panasonic ZS25 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W compared to the ZS25.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9400W and ZS25 is 61 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S9400W and ZS25.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images though you should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent Fujifilm S9400W is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S9400W
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS25
37
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
32
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Street photography camera
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition (670g)
66
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than average (193 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S9400W
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS25
55
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
good battery pack (500 CIPA)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
45
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (260 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography factors
54
good battery pack (500 CIPA)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (670g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than average (193 grams)
supports touch to focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S9400W
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS25
44
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (500 shots)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
43
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery pack (260 shots)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Vlogging camera
26
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competition (670g)
34
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (193 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone jack
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9400W and Panasonic ZS25
 Fujifilm FinePix S9400WPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S9400W Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-06 2013-01-07
Body design 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670g (1.48 lb) 193g (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 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 500 photos 260 photos
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $330 $300