FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic FZ2500

Following is a extensive review of the FujiFilm S2500HD and Panasonic FZ2500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and FZ2500 (20MP) and the S2500HD (1/2.3") and FZ2500 (1") boast different sensor sizing.

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The S2500HD was released 7 years before the FZ2500 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S2500HD matches up versus the FZ2500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery and Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2500HD has outer dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ2500 has specifications of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") with a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm S2500HD and Panasonic FZ2500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the S2500HD versus the FZ2500.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S2500HD and FZ2500 is 78 and 53 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S2500HD and FZ2500.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S2500HD because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic FZ2500 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged S2500HD will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.