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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FZ2500

Portability
58
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 front
Portability
53
Imaging
53
Features
81
Overall
64

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FZ2500 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Replacement is Fujifilm HS30EXR
Panasonic FZ2500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • 24-480mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 915g - 138 x 102 x 135mm
  • Introduced September 2016
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ2000
  • Succeeded the Panasonic FZ1000
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FZ2500 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FZ2500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the FZ2500 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and FZ2500 (1") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The HS20 EXR was released 6 years prior to the FZ2500 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the HS20 EXR matches up against the FZ2500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Panasonic FZ2500

 HS20 EXR FZ2500 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 FZ2500 HS20 EXR 
IntroducedSeptember 2016January 2011More recent by 69 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Panasonic FZ2500

 HS20 EXR FZ2500 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FZ2500 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR features physical dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ2500 has dimensions of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") and a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FZ2500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the HS20 EXR vs the FZ2500.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FZ2500 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HS20 EXR and FZ2500 is 58 and 53 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FZ2500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FZ2500 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the HS20 EXR and FZ2500.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The HS20 EXR featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic FZ2500 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The older HS20 EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FZ2500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FZ2500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FZ2500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ2500 as a Portrait photography camera
55
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2")
71
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Street photography information
Panasonic FZ2500 Street photography information
54
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2")
heavier than others in class (730g)
70
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW formats
provides touch to focus
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Sports photography features
Panasonic FZ2500 Sports photography features
52
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2")
has no phase detect autofocus
69
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports tracking autofocus
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FZ2500 Travel photography highlights
51
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (730g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
66
provides touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ2500 as a Landscape photography camera
51
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
exports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
does not have Time Lapse mode
65
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ2500 Vlogging highlights
25
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
heavier than others in class (730 grams)
66
rather wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic support
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FZ2500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Panasonic FZ2500
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
Also called as FinePix HS22 EXR Lumix DMC-FZ2000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2016-09-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Venus Engine
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support 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 5.6 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 13.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings 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
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 80 fps), 320 x 112 (320 fps), 320 x 240 (160 fps) 4096 x 2060 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4 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 730 gr (1.61 pounds) 915 gr (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 images
Form 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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $600 $998