Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FS25
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FS25 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z1000EXR Gallery & Panasonic FS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Panasonic FS25
Fujifilm Z1000EXR | FS25 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 36 months |
Screen dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR
FS25 | Fujifilm Z1000EXR |
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Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Panasonic FS25
Fujifilm Z1000EXR | FS25 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | |
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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 |