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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z35
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Released July 2009
Panasonic TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT25
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Fujifilm Z35 and Panasonic TS25, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and TS25 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z35 was manufactured 4 years prior to the TS25 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm Z35 scores against the TS25 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Panasonic TS25

 Fujifilm Z35 TS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Fujifilm Z35

 TS25 Fujifilm Z35 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2009More recent by 42 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Panasonic TS25

 Fujifilm Z35 TS25 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z35 offers outer dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS25 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

See the Fujifilm Z35 and Panasonic TS25 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 compared to the TS25.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z35 and TS25 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z35 and TS25.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic TS25 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z35 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than others in class (125g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than competitors in class (144 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS25 Sports photography advice
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than others in class (125g)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
71
lighter than competitors in class (144 grams)
weather sealing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z35
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS25
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.5")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
42
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z35
Vlogging with Panasonic TS25
25
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic port
31
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (144g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Panasonic TS25
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT25
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-07-22 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 144 gr (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 - 250 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $130 $180