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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic ZS25 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
  • Launched January 2012
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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS30
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus Panasonic ZS25, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and ZS25 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was manufactured 12 months prior to the ZS25 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR matches up versus the ZS25 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Panasonic ZS25

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR ZS25 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 ZS25 Fujifilm Z1000EXR 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Panasonic ZS25

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR ZS25 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR offers exterior dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS25 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus Panasonic ZS25 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and the ZS25.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and ZS25 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The picture here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and ZS25.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR provides the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field simpler. The more aged Fujifilm Z1000EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography factors
35
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW format
32
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography advice
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW format
66
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography info
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2")
does not have phase detect autofocus
45
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (260 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography advice
66
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition in class (193g)
provides touch to focus
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery (260 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography advice
43
decently wide (28mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
43
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery (260 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging highlights
35
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing external mic port
34
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic jack
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Panasonic ZS25
 Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 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 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 9cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m) 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 157 grams (0.35 lbs) 193 grams (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 photos 260 photos
Battery format Battery Pack 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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $0 $300