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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Fujifilm T550
(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)
  • 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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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

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").

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The 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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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 resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic ZS25

 Fujifilm T550 ZS25 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2013Same generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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).

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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.

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T550 and ZS25 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Portrait photography camera
35
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
32
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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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (136 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
66
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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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography features
45
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
45
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 Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm T550
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS25
76
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
69
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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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography features
48
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
43
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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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging info
35
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
34
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

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic ZS25
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Panasonic 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