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Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
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Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
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Fujifilm S9900w front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9900w
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Released January 2015
Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS20
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS30
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm S9900w versus Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9900w was released 2 years later than the ZS25 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S9900w being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm S9900w grades vs the ZS25 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Panasonic ZS25

 Fujifilm S9900w ZS25 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2013More recent by 25 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Fujifilm S9900w

 ZS25 Fujifilm S9900w 

Common features in the Fujifilm S9900w and Panasonic ZS25

 Fujifilm S9900w ZS25 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S9900w provides exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS25 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S9900w versus Panasonic ZS25 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w compared to the ZS25.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9900w and ZS25 is 61 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The visual here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S9900w and ZS25.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you may want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern Fujifilm S9900w will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography highlights
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you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Street photography info
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography info
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition (670g)
66
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than competitors (193 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography factors
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (260 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Travel photography camera
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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lighter than competitors (193g)
supports touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery life (260 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography info
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you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery life (260 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging factors
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decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
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rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (193g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no external microphone jack
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9900w and Panasonic ZS25
 Fujifilm S9900wPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm S9900w Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-01-14 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 7cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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 file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 gr (1.48 pounds) 193 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 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 300 pictures 260 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $719 $300