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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
83
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
47
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X10
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X30
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
  • Released January 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS30
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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Fujifilm X20 versus Panasonic ZS25, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and ZS25 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and ZS25 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X20 was manufactured 4 months after the ZS25 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm X20 scores vs the ZS25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Panasonic ZS25

 Fujifilm X20 ZS25 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Fujifilm X20

 ZS25 Fujifilm X20 
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic ZS25

 Fujifilm X20 ZS25 
ReleasedApril 2013January 2013Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X20 features external measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS25 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X20 versus the ZS25.

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X20 and ZS25 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The pic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X20 and ZS25.

To sum up, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X20 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic ZS25 will provide extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Portrait photography camera
47
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/1,000s)
saves RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
32
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography info
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
small sensor (2/3")
heavier than competition in class (353 grams)
66
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Sports photography camera
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery (270 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
45
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (260 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography information
61
good battery (270 CIPA)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (353g)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
includes focus by touch
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (260 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography details
55
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
good battery (270 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
missing Time Lapse function
43
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery (260 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging details
31
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (353g)
34
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic port
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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic ZS25
 Fujifilm X20Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-04-29 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
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 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/1000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 353g (0.78 lbs) 193g (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 270 photographs 260 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $500 $300