Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic ZS25

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm S9900w and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm S9900w Gallery and Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.