FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic FZ47

Lets look more closely at the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Panasonic FZ47, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S2500HD (12MP) and the FZ47 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was released 12 months before the FZ47 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S2500HD matches up vs the FZ47 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery & Panasonic FZ47 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2500HD provides outside dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ47 has dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the S2500HD against the FZ47.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S2500HD and FZ47 is 78 and 68 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The graphic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2500HD and FZ47.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of files though you should take the age of the products into consideration. The older S2500HD is going to be behind in sensor tech.