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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS10 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
  • Announced July 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S2600HD
Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the FujiFilm S2500HD and Panasonic ZS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S2500HD (12MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was introduced 6 months prior to the ZS10 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S2500HD scores against the ZS10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Panasonic ZS10

 S2500HD ZS10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 ZS10 S2500HD 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Panasonic ZS10

 S2500HD ZS10 
LaunchedJuly 2010January 2011Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2500HD provides physical dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS10 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the S2500HD compared to the ZS10.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2500HD and ZS10 is 78 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2500HD and ZS10.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS10 to give more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography advice
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lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography details
Panasonic ZS10 Street photography details
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than average (219 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography info
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excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (260 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography information
55
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than average (219g)
offers focus by touch
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (260 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Landscape photography camera
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quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery life (260 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
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rather wide (24mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (219 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no external microphone socket
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Panasonic ZS10
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Also referred to as FinePix S2600HD Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-07-06 2011-01-25
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337g (0.74 lb) 219g (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 - 260 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
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/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $200 $350