FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic FZ1000

Lets take a closer look at the FujiFilm S2500HD and Panasonic FZ1000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and FZ1000 (20MP) and the S2500HD (1/2.3") and FZ1000 (1") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The S2500HD was revealed 4 years prior to the FZ1000 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S2500HD grades against the FZ1000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery & Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2500HD offers outer measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ1000 has sizing of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") along with a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm S2500HD and Panasonic FZ1000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the S2500HD compared to the FZ1000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S2500HD and FZ1000 is 78 and 55 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S2500HD and FZ1000.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S2500HD using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic FZ1000 will give you more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older S2500HD is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.