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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS25 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
  • Revealed July 2009
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
  • Launched January 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS30
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS25, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and ZS25 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm Z35 was introduced 4 years before the ZS25 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm Z35 grades against the ZS25 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Panasonic ZS25

 Fujifilm Z35 ZS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Fujifilm Z35

 ZS25 Fujifilm Z35 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2009Fresher by 42 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Panasonic ZS25

 Fujifilm Z35 ZS25 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z35 has got outer dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS25 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS25 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 compared to the ZS25.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z35 and ZS25 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z35 and ZS25.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS25 to result in extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z35 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography advice
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
32
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography info
54
lighter than average (125 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (193g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Sports photography camera
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
45
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (260 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than average (125g)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
69
lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (260 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z35
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS25
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
43
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than average (125 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic jack
34
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (193g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Panasonic ZS25
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-07-22 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 8cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 3 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 grams (0.28 pounds) 193 grams (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 260 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $130 $300