FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic FZ200
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic FZ200 Key Specs
(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
- Launched July 2010
- Alternative Name is FinePix S2600HD
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
- 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
- Introduced July 2012
- Superseded the Panasonic FZ100
- Updated by Panasonic FZ300
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S2500HD (12MP) and the FZ200 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe S2500HD was manufactured 24 months earlier than the FZ200 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S2500HD grades against the FZ200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic FZ200 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery and Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Panasonic FZ200
S2500HD | FZ200 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the FujiFilm S2500HD
FZ200 | S2500HD | |||
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Introduced | July 2012 | July 2010 | Fresher by 24 months | |
Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Panasonic FZ200
S2500HD | FZ200 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen size | |
Touch friendly screen | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2500HD comes with physical dimensions 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 Panasonic FZ200 has sizing of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).
Analyze the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Panasonic FZ200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the S2500HD vs the FZ200.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2500HD and FZ200 is 78 and 65 respectively.
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The visual here should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2500HD and FZ200.
All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of images however you need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older S2500HD will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 |
Also called | FinePix S2600HD | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-07-06 | 2012-07-18 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine VII FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.8 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,312k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 99 percent | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 12.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | 13.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/4000 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 337 gr (0.74 lbs) | 588 gr (1.30 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") | 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 37 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 19.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.8 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 114 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 540 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $200 | $499 |