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Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched August 2011
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
  • Announced January 2013
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS30
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Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FX90 versus Panasonic ZS25, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the FX90 (12MP) and ZS25 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX90 was released 16 months prior to the ZS25 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the FX90 matches up vs the ZS25 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Panasonic ZS25

 FX90 ZS25 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Panasonic FX90

 ZS25 FX90 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013August 2011More modern by 16 months

Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Panasonic ZS25

 FX90 ZS25 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX90 has got physical dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS25 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FX90 compared to the ZS25.

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FX90 and ZS25 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX90 and ZS25.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic ZS25 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FX90 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography information
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
32
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX90 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
66
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (193g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography advice
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps low (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
45
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (260 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography info
60
provides touch focus
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery (200 shots)
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (193g)
offers touch to focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery life (260 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography information
36
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery (200 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery life (260 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging factors
33
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone jack
34
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (193g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
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Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX90 and Panasonic ZS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-08-26 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 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
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.5-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.90 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149g (0.33 pounds) 193g (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 200 images 260 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $227 $300