Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic ZS25
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![Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-FinePix-S9400W/Fujifilm-S9400W-front.jpg)
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs
(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
(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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Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic ZS25 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S9400W and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm S9400W Gallery and Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Panasonic ZS25
Fujifilm S9400W | ZS25 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | More recent by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Fujifilm S9400W
ZS25 | Fujifilm S9400W |
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Common features in the Fujifilm S9400W and Panasonic ZS25
Fujifilm S9400W | ZS25 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Equal 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S9400W-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS25-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S9400W-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS25-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S9400W-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS25-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S9400W-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS25-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | |
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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 |