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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm T500 versus Panasonic FS25, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and FS25 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was introduced 4 years after the FS25 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm T500 scores vs the FS25 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Panasonic FS25

 Fujifilm T500 FS25 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2009More modern by 49 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Fujifilm T500

 FS25 Fujifilm T500 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic FS25

 Fujifilm T500 FS25 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm T500 provides exterior measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS25 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm T500 versus Panasonic FS25 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm T500 versus the FS25.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T500 and FS25 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The pic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm T500 and FS25.

All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm T500 to resolve extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm T500 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm T500
Portrait photography with Panasonic FS25
35
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
26
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm T500
Street photography with Panasonic FS25
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm T500
Sports photography with Panasonic FS25
45
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FS25 Travel photography advice
76
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
great max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
51
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography factors
42
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
32
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Vlogging features
Panasonic FS25 Vlogging features
35
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic FS25
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix T500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO - 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.30 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136g (0.30 pounds) 148g (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $0 $230