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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS1 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
  • Announced July 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S2600HD
Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ6
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the FujiFilm S2500HD and Panasonic ZS1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S2500HD (12MP) and the ZS1 (10MP) is pretty close but the S2500HD (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") have different sensor measurements.

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The S2500HD was introduced 14 months after the ZS1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the S2500HD scores versus the ZS1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Panasonic ZS1

 S2500HD ZS1 
RevealedJuly 2010May 2009Newer by 14 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 ZS1 S2500HD 

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Panasonic ZS1

 S2500HD ZS1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2500HD enjoys outer dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS1 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S2500HD and Panasonic ZS1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the S2500HD versus the ZS1.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S2500HD and ZS1 is 78 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The picture below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2500HD and ZS1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S2500HD having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the FujiFilm S2500HD will provide you with more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The newer S2500HD provides an edge in sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS1
21
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
24
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS1 Street photography factors
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (229g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS1 Sports photography highlights
34
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Travel photography camera
55
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
62
lighter than others in class (229g)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS1 Landscape photography information
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
30
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS1 Vlogging details
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
31
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (229 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Panasonic ZS1
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Otherwise known as FinePix S2600HD Lumix DMC-TZ6
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-07-06 2009-05-14
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
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 - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 6.3
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 grams (0.74 lb) 229 grams (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $200 $0