Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic ZS25

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X-S1 and Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and ZS25 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and ZS25 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was introduced 13 months prior to the ZS25 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X-S1 matches up vs the ZS25 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-S1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery & Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S1 has got exterior dimensions of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS25 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 versus the ZS25.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-S1 and ZS25 is 52 and 93 respectively.

Typically, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The picture underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-S1 and ZS25.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-S1 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic ZS25 will give you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-S1 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.