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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Older Model is Fujifilm XP60
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP80
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
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS30
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm XP70 versus Panasonic ZS25, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm XP70 was introduced 13 months after the ZS25 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm XP70 scores versus the ZS25 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Panasonic ZS25

 Fujifilm XP70 ZS25 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2013More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Fujifilm XP70

 ZS25 Fujifilm XP70 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Panasonic ZS25

 Fujifilm XP70 ZS25 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP70 has got exterior dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS25 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm XP70 versus Panasonic ZS25 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 compared to the ZS25.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP70 and ZS25 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP70 and ZS25.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you should consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer Fujifilm XP70 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography highlights
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
31
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography info
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than competition (193 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography factors
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (210 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
44
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography features
65
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition (193g)
provides focus via touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (260 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP70
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS25
40
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
43
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery power (260 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Vlogging camera
34
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
33
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (193g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have microphone jack
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Panasonic ZS25
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-06 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 9cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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 format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 gr (0.39 lb) 193 gr (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" 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 210 images 260 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $199 $300