Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS25
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS25 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix Z35 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm Z35 Gallery & Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Panasonic ZS25
Fujifilm Z35 | ZS25 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Fujifilm Z35
ZS25 | Fujifilm Z35 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | July 2009 | Fresher by 42 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Panasonic ZS25
Fujifilm Z35 | ZS25 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z35 and ZS25 is 95 and 93 respectively.
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.
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | |
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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 |