Fujifilm X100S vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25

      Fujifilm X100S

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm X100S and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Fujifilm X100S was introduced in July 2013 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 was introduced in January 2013. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Fujifilm X100S Highlights

      • 16.3 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • No Optical Low-pass Filter
      • 100 - 12,800 Native ISO
      • 49 Focus Points (49 Cross-type)
      • 2.80" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 2,350k dot Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Viewfinder
      • 6.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 Highlights

      • 16.1 MP 1/2.33-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 23 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 10.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Fujifilm X100S
      4. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Fujifilm X100S and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25.

      PROS

      Fujifilm X100S

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25

      •   Video Capture
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,350k dot
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 193 g (0.43 lb / 6.81 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Fujifilm X100S

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25

      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1200 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Fujifilm X100S

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.3 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 2.80"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps

      Advantage of Fujifilm X100S

      Fujifilm X100S
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm X100S over Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25.

      Fujifilm X100S vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
      Larger Sensor APS-C vs 1/2.33-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16.3 Megapixel vs 16.1 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 12,800 vs 6,400
      RAW Support vs
      More Focus Points 49 vs 23
      Single Autofocus vs
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/2.0 vs f/3.3
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/2.0 vs f/6.4
      Min Normal Focus Distance 21 cm vs 50 cm
      Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 15 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/1200 sec
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Average Metering vs
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono
      Longer Battery Life 330 shots vs 260 shots

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Fujifilm X100S.

      Fujifilm X100VI
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      APS-C

      40.2 MP

      Fujifilm X100V
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      APS-C

      26.1 MP

      Fujifilm JX370
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Fujifilm X100F
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      APS-C

      26.1 MP

      Fujifilm X100
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      APS-C

      12.3 MP

      Fujifilm JX300
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Fujifilm X100T
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Fujifilm JX550
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Fujifilm JX500
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Fujifilm JX350
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.0 MP

      Fujifilm AX350
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Fujifilm S3 Pro
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25

      Panasonic ZS25
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 over Fujifilm X100S.

      Fujifilm X100S vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
      Touch-to-Focus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 35 mm mm vs 24 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 35 mm vs 480 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 1x vs 20x
      Min Macro Focus Distance 10 cm vs 3 cm
      Image Stabilization vs
      Larger Screen 2.80" vs 3.0"
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 6.0 fps vs 10.0 fps
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Lighter 445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz) vs 193 g (0.43 lb / 6.81 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25.

      Panasonic ZS35
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      1/2.33-inch

      16 MP

      Panasonic ZS15
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Panasonic ZS20
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Panasonic ZS80
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.3 MP

      Panasonic ZS70
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.3 MP

      Panasonic ZS10
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Panasonic ZS45
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      1/2.33-inch

      16 MP

      Panasonic ZS50
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Panasonic ZS30
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      1/2.3-inch

      18.1 MP

      Panasonic ZS60
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      1/2.3-inch

      18.1 MP

      Panasonic ZS40
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      1/2.3-inch

      18.1 MP

      Sony a7S III
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Fujifilm X100S Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO12,8006,400
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output Mini
        Light445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz)193 g (0.43 lb / 6.81 oz)
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Fujifilm X100S Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
        Timelapse Recording
        No Face Detection
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen460k dot460k dot
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life330 shots260 shots

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Fujifilm X100S has a 2.80" screen with 460k dot resolution and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 has a 3.0" screen with 460k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.


      Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Viewfinder on Fujifilm X100S

      Fujifilm X100S has a built-in Electronic and Optical (tunnel) viewfinder with 2,350k dot resolution. It has a 90% coverage. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25.

      Sensor

      Fujifilm X100S features a 16.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.6 x 15.8 mm and a total area of 372.9 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 12,800 and expands to 100 - 25,600 in boosted mode. Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 features a 16.1 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 20.8 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400.

      Photography Features

      Fujifilm X100S is equipped with EXR II processor and can take pictures up to 4896 x 3264 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4896x2760,264 x 3264, 3456x2304, 3456x1944, 2304 x 230, 2496x1664, 2496x1408 , 1664 x 1664 with 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 can take pictures up to 4896 x 3672 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4876 x 3264, 4896 x 2752, 4000 x 3000, 4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2752, 3664 x 3664, 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 2176, 3264 x 1840, 2992 x 2992, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1712, 2560 x 1440, 2448 x 2448, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1920 x 1920, 1536 x 1536,640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 480 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      No Low-Pass Filter on Fujifilm X100S

      There is no optical low-pass filter (OLPF), also known as an anti-aliasing filter, in front of the sensor on Fujifilm X100S. This results in a slightly sharper image but may also introduce moiré patterns and aliasing artifacts when photographing subjects with fine, repetitive patterns or details.

      Image Stabilization on Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Fujifilm X100S has a Mini HDMI and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 has an HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Fujifilm X100S comes with NP-95 battery pack with battery life of 330 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Fujifilm X100S, and up to 1/1200 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. Fujifilm X100S can shoot continuously up to 6.0 fps. Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 9.00 m on Fujifilm X100S and 6.40 m on Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. Fujifilm X100S also accepts external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/2000 sec on Fujifilm X100S.

      Physical Parameters

      Fujifilm X100S body has dimensions of 127 x 74 x 54 mm (5.0 x 2.91 x 2.13") and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 body has dimensions of 105 x 59 x 28 mm (4.13 x 2.32 x 1.1"). Fujifilm X100S weighs 445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz) and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 weighs 193 g (0.43 lb / 6.81 oz).

      Fujifilm X100S

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25

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      105 mm

      59 mm

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      54 mm

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      Size comparisons of Fujifilm X100S and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25

      Fujifilm X100S and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Fujifilm X100S

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Fujifilm X100S

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,350k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Fujifilm X100S

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,350k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      74
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Fujifilm X100S

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25

      GOOD
      73
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.80"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Small Sensor
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Fujifilm X100S

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25

      GOOD
      79
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Small Sensor
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 193 g (0.43 lb / 6.81 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Fujifilm X100S

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25

      GOOD
      80
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 193 g (0.43 lb / 6.81 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Fujifilm X100S and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 and give both of them the score of 56 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Fujifilm X100S

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25

      OVERALL
      56
      OVERALL
      56

      Sensor

      Fujifilm X100S

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.3 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      51
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Fujifilm X100S

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1200 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Fujifilm X100S

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25

      BAD
      14
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Fujifilm X100S

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25

      POOR
      43
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      GOOD
      75
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Fujifilm X100S

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25

      GOOD
      71
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.80"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,350k dot
      POOR
      53
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Fujifilm X100S

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Fujifilm X100S

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25

      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 193 g (0.43 lb / 6.81 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots
      •   Internal Storage


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