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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
  • Launched 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
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS30
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was introduced at a similar time to the ZS25 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm SL1000 scores versus the ZS25 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Panasonic ZS25

 Fujifilm SL1000 ZS25 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Fujifilm SL1000

 ZS25 Fujifilm SL1000 

Common features in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Panasonic ZS25

 Fujifilm SL1000 ZS25 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar age
Focus manually No manual focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm SL1000 has got physical dimensions of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") having a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS25 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS25 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 against the ZS25.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL1000 and ZS25 is 61 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL1000 and ZS25.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files but you will want to take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography features
43
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
no manual focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
31
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography highlights
56
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (659g)
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography highlights
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long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
good battery power (350 CIPA)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (260 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm SL1000
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS25
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good battery power (350 per charge)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (659 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
has touch focus
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery power (260 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography factors
48
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
good battery power (350 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery power (260 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm SL1000
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS25
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pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
heavier than average in class (659 grams)
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no external mic port
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL1000 and Panasonic ZS25
 Fujifilm FinePix SL1000Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 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 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
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
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)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 0cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/1700s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data 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 659g (1.45 lb) 193g (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") 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 350 pictures 260 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $600 $300