FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic GM5

Below is a extended review of the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic GM5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and GM5 (16MP) and the S2500HD (1/2.3") and GM5 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The S2500HD was revealed 5 years before the GM5 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the S2500HD grades against the GM5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery & Panasonic GM5 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2500HD comes with physical measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GM5 has dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the S2500HD versus the GM5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S2500HD and GM5 is 78 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2500HD and GM5.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S2500HD having a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic GM5 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older S2500HD is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.