Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS25
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS25 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery & Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Panasonic ZS25
Fujifilm SL1000 | ZS25 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Fujifilm SL1000
ZS25 | Fujifilm SL1000 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Panasonic ZS25
Fujifilm SL1000 | ZS25 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2013 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | |
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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 |