FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic FZ2500

On this page, we will be comparing the FujiFilm S200EXR and Panasonic FZ2500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the S200EXR (12MP) and FZ2500 (20MP) and the S200EXR (1/1.6") and FZ2500 (1") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The S200EXR was revealed 8 years prior to the FZ2500 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the S200EXR matches up versus the FZ2500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S200EXR Gallery and Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm S200EXR comes with outside measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") with a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ2500 has specifications of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") with a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm S200EXR and Panasonic FZ2500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the S200EXR compared to the FZ2500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S200EXR and FZ2500 is 54 and 53 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S200EXR and FZ2500.

To sum up, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S200EXR using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic FZ2500 will provide you with more detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older S200EXR will be behind with regard to sensor tech.