FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic FZ80

Let's look more closely at the FujiFilm S2500HD and Panasonic FZ80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and FZ80 (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was unveiled 7 years before the FZ80 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the S2500HD matches up versus the FZ80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery and Panasonic FZ80 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2500HD has got physical dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ80 has proportions of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") along with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm S2500HD and Panasonic FZ80 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S2500HD vs the FZ80.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S2500HD and FZ80 is 78 and 63 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S2500HD and FZ80.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic FZ80 to give you greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older S2500HD is going to be behind in sensor innovation.