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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
78
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix S2600HD
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Panasonic FS25, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S2500HD (12MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was introduced 18 months later than the FS25 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the S2500HD matches up versus the FS25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Panasonic FS25

 S2500HD FS25 
LaunchedJuly 2010January 2009Fresher by 18 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 FS25 S2500HD 

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Panasonic FS25

 S2500HD FS25 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2500HD has outside dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Panasonic FS25 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the S2500HD against the FS25.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2500HD and FS25 is 78 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2500HD and FS25.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photos but you may want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The newer S2500HD should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Portrait photography with Panasonic FS25
20
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
26
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography highlights
Panasonic FS25 Street photography highlights
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography information
Panasonic FS25 Sports photography information
33
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography details
Panasonic FS25 Travel photography details
55
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
51
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography factors
36
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
32
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Vlogging camera
25
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
28
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic port
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Panasonic FS25
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDPanasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Otherwise known as FinePix S2600HD -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-07-06 2009-01-27
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337g (0.74 lb) 148g (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $200 $230