Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic ZS25

Here, we are evaluating the Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic ZS25, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and ZS25 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and ZS25 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X30 was revealed 20 months after the ZS25 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X30 matches up vs the ZS25 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X30 Gallery and Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X30 offers physical dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS25 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic ZS25 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X30 compared to the ZS25.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X30 and ZS25 is 80 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X30 and ZS25.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X30 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic ZS25 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X30 provides an advantage in sensor technology.