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Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm XP80 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Old Model is Fujifilm XP70
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm XP90
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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS30
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Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm XP80 versus Panasonic ZS25, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP80 was introduced 2 years after the ZS25 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm XP80 grades versus the ZS25 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP80 over the Panasonic ZS25

 Fujifilm XP80 ZS25 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2013Newer by 25 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Fujifilm XP80

 ZS25 Fujifilm XP80 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm XP80 and Panasonic ZS25

 Fujifilm XP80 ZS25 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP80 offers external measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS25 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Fujifilm XP80 versus Panasonic ZS25 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XP80 versus the ZS25.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP80 and ZS25 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The picture below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP80 and ZS25.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of images but you have to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent Fujifilm XP80 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography features
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
66
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than competition (193g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP80
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS25
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
45
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Travel photography camera
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environment proof
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
bad battery pack (210 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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lighter than competition (193 grams)
offers touch focus
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (260 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Landscape photography camera
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quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
no Timelapse function
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rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging information
34
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
34
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (193 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
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Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP80 and Panasonic ZS25
 Fujifilm XP80Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm XP80 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-01-14 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 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 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 9cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 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
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179 grams (0.39 lbs) 193 grams (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 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 210 pictures 260 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $149 $300