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FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ2500

Portability
60
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
40
FujiFilm FinePix HS10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 front
Portability
53
Imaging
53
Features
81
Overall
64

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 666g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix HS11
Panasonic FZ2500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • 24-480mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 915g - 138 x 102 x 135mm
  • Announced September 2016
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ2000
  • Superseded the Panasonic FZ1000
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the FujiFilm HS10 and Panasonic FZ2500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the HS10 (10MP) and FZ2500 (20MP) and the HS10 (1/2.3") and FZ2500 (1") have different sensor dimensions.

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The HS10 was brought out 7 years prior to the FZ2500 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the HS10 grades against the FZ2500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Panasonic FZ2500

 HS10 FZ2500 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the FujiFilm HS10

 FZ2500 HS10 
AnnouncedSeptember 2016July 2010More modern by 75 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and Panasonic FZ2500

 HS10 FZ2500 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm HS10 comes with external dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ2500 has proportions of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") and a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the HS10 and the FZ2500.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ2500 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HS10 and FZ2500 is 60 and 53 respectively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ2500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The picture here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the HS10 and FZ2500.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The HS10 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic FZ2500 will show more detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged HS10 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ2500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ2500 as a Portrait photography camera
40
has manual focus
exports RAW formats
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
71
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ2500 as a Street photography camera
54
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (666 grams)
70
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Sports photography information
Panasonic FZ2500 Sports photography information
42
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
69
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with tracking focus
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ2500 as a Travel photography camera
45
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (666 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
comes with focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ2500 Landscape photography details
44
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
65
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FZ2500 Vlogging factors
23
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (666 grams)
66
rather wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic support
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS10 and Panasonic FZ2500
 FujiFilm FinePix HS10Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix HS10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
Also called as FinePix HS11 Lumix DMC-FZ2000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-07-06 2016-09-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Min boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 13.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 4096 x 2060 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 666 grams (1.47 pounds) 915 grams (2.02 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 138 x 102 x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 538
Other
Battery life - 350 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA DMW-BLC12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $900 $998