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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z37
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Introduced 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
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS20
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS30
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm Z37 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 resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and ZS25 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was revealed 4 years prior to the ZS25 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm Z37 scores versus the ZS25 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Panasonic ZS25

 Fujifilm Z37 ZS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Fujifilm Z37

 ZS25 Fujifilm Z37 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2009More recent by 42 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic ZS25

 Fujifilm Z37 ZS25 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z37 has got exterior dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS25 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS25 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 versus the ZS25.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z37 and ZS25 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z37 and ZS25.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS25 to provide more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z37 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography information
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
31
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography info
54
lighter than competitors (125g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than competitors (193g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography details
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
44
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (260 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography details
55
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
69
lighter than competitors (193g)
has focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (260 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Landscape photography camera
22
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
43
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery life (260 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competitors (125g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic port
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (193g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic ZS25
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-07-22 2013-01-07
Body design 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 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias 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
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 8cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 125g (0.28 pounds) 193g (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 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 - 260 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $130 $300