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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic FZ60

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
Portability
68
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic FZ60 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix S2600HD
Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ62
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic FZ60 Overview

Lets look more closely at the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic FZ60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and FZ60 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was manufactured 24 months before the FZ60 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S2500HD matches up against the FZ60 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Panasonic FZ60

 S2500HD FZ60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 FZ60 S2500HD 
ReleasedJuly 2012July 2010More modern by 24 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Panasonic FZ60

 S2500HD FZ60 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic FZ60 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2500HD comes with exterior 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 FZ60 has specifications of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic FZ60 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the S2500HD versus the FZ60.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic FZ60 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2500HD and FZ60 is 78 and 68 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic FZ60 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic FZ60 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2500HD and FZ60.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FZ60 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S2500HD is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic FZ60 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography details
Panasonic FZ60 Portrait photography details
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manual focus not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
44
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography features
Panasonic FZ60 Street photography features
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
44
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than others in class (493 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography information
Panasonic FZ60 Sports photography information
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excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
55
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
great battery pack (450 per charge)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography highlights
55
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
57
great battery pack (450 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (493g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ60
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relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
50
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (450 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging advice
Panasonic FZ60 Vlogging advice
25
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (493g)
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic FZ60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Panasonic FZ60
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
Also called as FinePix S2600HD Lumix DMC-FZ62
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-06 2012-07-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 99% 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 13.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 gr (0.74 lb) 493 gr (1.09 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 450 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $200 $350