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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus E-1

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Olympus E-1 front
Portability
59
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus E-1 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix S2600HD
Olympus E-1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 735g - 141 x 104 x 81mm
  • Released November 2003
  • Updated by Olympus E-3
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus E-1 Overview

Below, we are looking at the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Olympus E-1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro DSLR by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and E-1 (5MP) and the S2500HD (1/2.3") and E-1 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The S2500HD was unveiled 6 years later than the E-1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus E-1 being a Large SLR camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S2500HD scores against the E-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Olympus E-1

 S2500HD E-1 
ReleasedJuly 2010November 2003Fresher by 81 months
Display dimension3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution230k134kCrisper display (+96k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-1 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 E-1 S2500HD 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Olympus E-1

 S2500HD E-1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus E-1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2500HD features outside measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-1 has specifications of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the S2500HD and the E-1.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus E-1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S2500HD and E-1 is 78 and 59 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus E-1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus E-1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The graphic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S2500HD and E-1.

Plainly, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S2500HD having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the FujiFilm S2500HD will provide extra detail having an extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher S2500HD will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus E-1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus E-1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus E-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-1 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
46
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
no liveview
megapixel count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Street photography with Olympus E-1
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
lighter than competition (735g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography information
Olympus E-1 Sports photography information
34
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 fps)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
weather proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography details
Olympus E-1 Travel photography details
55
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
no Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
47
lighter than competition (735g)
weather proofing
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-1 as a Landscape photography camera
36
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
46
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
screen is somewhat small (1.8")
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-1 as a Vlogging camera
25
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
9
can't record video
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus E-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Olympus E-1
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDOlympus E-1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Olympus E-1
Alternate name FinePix S2600HD -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Pro DSLR
Announced 2010-07-06 2003-11-29
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 2560 x 1920
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Amount of lenses - 45
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 1.8"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 134 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 99% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.48x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 grams (0.74 lb) 735 grams (1.62 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 141 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
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 model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $200 $1,700