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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic LZ20

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
Portability
71
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic LZ20 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix S2600HD
Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Refreshed by Panasonic LZ30
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic LZ20 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic LZ20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and LZ20 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was revealed 24 months before the LZ20 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S2500HD matches up versus the LZ20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Panasonic LZ20

 S2500HD LZ20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 LZ20 S2500HD 
AnnouncedJuly 2012July 2010More recent by 24 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Panasonic LZ20

 S2500HD LZ20 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic LZ20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2500HD comes with physical dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ20 has specifications of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the S2500HD versus the LZ20.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic LZ20 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S2500HD and LZ20 is 78 and 71 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic LZ20 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic LZ20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2500HD and LZ20.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic LZ20 to result in more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older S2500HD will be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic LZ20 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography info
Panasonic LZ20 Portrait photography info
21
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
36
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Street photography with Panasonic LZ20
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography highlights
Panasonic LZ20 Sports photography highlights
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amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
47
amazing zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography details
Panasonic LZ20 Travel photography details
55
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
58
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (525mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (499 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Landscape photography with Panasonic LZ20
36
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
45
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging advice
Panasonic LZ20 Vlogging advice
25
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
25
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (499 grams)
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Panasonic LZ20
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDPanasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
Other name FinePix S2600HD -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-07-06 2012-07-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias 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 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing range 2cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 grams (0.74 lbs) 499 grams (1.10 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 380 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $200 $250