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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic FZ200

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
47

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic FZ200 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
  • Launched July 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S2600HD
Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 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  • Superseded the Panasonic FZ100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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Panasonic FZ200

 S2500HD FZ200 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 FZ200 S2500HD 
IntroducedJuly 2012July 2010Fresher by 24 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Panasonic FZ200

 S2500HD FZ200 
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2500HD and FZ200 is 78 and 65 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic FZ200 top view buttons comparison

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.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic FZ200 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ200
21
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
48
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/4,000s)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Street photography with Panasonic FZ200
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (588 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ200
34
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
46
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery (540 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography information
Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography information
55
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
55
good battery (540 CIPA)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (588g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography factors
36
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
48
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
good battery (540 shots)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S2500HD
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ200
25
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
63
rather wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone support
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition in class (588 grams)
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Panasonic FZ200
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
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