Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FH25

Below is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FH25, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and the FH25 (16MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and FH25 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was brought out 13 months later than the FH25 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR scores against the FH25 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm Z1000EXR Gallery and Panasonic FH25 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR has got outer measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH25 has measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FH25 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and the FH25.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and FH25 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The visual below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and FH25.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR has got the larger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh simpler. The more recent Fujifilm Z1000EXR is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.