Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic ZS25
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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs
Fujifilm T550
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F) lens
- 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
- Released January 2013
Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
- Replaced the Panasonic ZS20
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS30
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Its time to look more in depth at the Fujifilm T550 versus Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe Fujifilm T550 was launched about the same time to the ZS25 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm T550 scores vs the ZS25 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix T550 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm T550 Gallery and Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Panasonic ZS25
| Fujifilm T550 | ZS25 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Fujifilm T550
| ZS25 | Fujifilm T550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic ZS25
| Fujifilm T550 | ZS25 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2013 |  | January 2013 | Same generation |
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm T550 features external 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) while the Panasonic ZS25 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
See the Fujifilm T550 versus Panasonic ZS25 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm T550 vs the ZS25.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T550 and ZS25 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The image underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T550 and ZS25.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photos though you should factor the production date of the cameras into account.
Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm T550 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Portrait photography camera
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Fujifilm T550 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Street photography camera
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (136 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than competitors (193g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Fujifilm T550 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography features
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel photography with Fujifilm T550
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS25
lighter than competitors (136 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
lighter than competitors (193 grams)
offers touch focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (260 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography features
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery power (260 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Fujifilm T550 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging info
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (136 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (193 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix T550 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix T550 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 |
| Alternate name | - | Lumix DMC-TZ35 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2013-01-07 | 2013-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | 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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3440 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 23 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | - | f/3.3-6.4 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 15 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1200 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 6.40 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 136 gr (0.30 pounds) | 193 gr (0.43 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 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 | - | 260 shots |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $160 | $300 |