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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix S2600HD
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS2
  • Updated by Panasonic TS4
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the FujiFilm S2500HD and Panasonic TS3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S2500HD (12MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was brought out 13 months prior to the TS3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the S2500HD matches up vs the TS3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Panasonic TS3

 S2500HD TS3 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 TS3 S2500HD 
ReleasedAugust 2011July 2010Fresher by 13 months

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Panasonic TS3

 S2500HD TS3 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2500HD offers outer measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Panasonic TS3 has specifications of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the S2500HD against the TS3.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S2500HD and TS3 is 78 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The photograph here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2500HD and TS3.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of files however you will want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The older S2500HD is going to be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Portrait photography camera
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no manual focus
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Street photography with Panasonic TS3
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS3 Sports photography highlights
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amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (310 CIPA)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS3 Travel photography highlights
55
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
64
better than average battery pack (310 shots)
environment sealing
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography info
36
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (310 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging information
Panasonic TS3 Vlogging information
25
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Panasonic TS3
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Also Known as FinePix S2600HD Lumix DMC-FT3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2010-07-06 2011-08-16
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
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 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
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 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337g (0.74 pounds) 197g (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 - 310 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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