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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z1000EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Revealed January 2009
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Panasonic FS25, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and FS25 (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and FS25 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was released 2 years after the FS25 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR grades versus the FS25 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Panasonic FS25

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR FS25 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2009More modern by 36 months
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 FS25 Fujifilm Z1000EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Panasonic FS25

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR FS25 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR provides exterior dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS25 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Panasonic FS25 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and the FS25.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and FS25 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The picture here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and FS25.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR due to its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR will show more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm Z1000EXR is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Portrait photography information
Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography information
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MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2")
no RAW files
26
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
Street photography with Panasonic FS25
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2")
no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Sports photography camera
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2")
no phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Travel photography camera
65
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
Landscape photography with Panasonic FS25
43
quite wide (28mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Vlogging camera
35
quite wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Panasonic FS25
 Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-05 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 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
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m) 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 157g (0.35 lb) 148g (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") 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
Battery life 220 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $0 $230