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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S2600HD
Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Revealed April 2012
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS15
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS25
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Panasonic ZS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S2500HD (12MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was released 22 months before the ZS20 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the S2500HD grades vs the ZS20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Panasonic ZS20

 S2500HD ZS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 ZS20 S2500HD 
RevealedApril 2012July 2010More modern by 22 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Panasonic ZS20

 S2500HD ZS20 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2500HD provides outside dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS20 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Panasonic ZS20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the S2500HD and the ZS20.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2500HD and ZS20 is 78 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The image underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S2500HD and ZS20.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS20 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged S2500HD will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS20 Portrait photography highlights
21
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS20 as a Street photography camera
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (206g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS20 Sports photography highlights
34
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
47
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS20 Travel photography features
55
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
offers focus via touch
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS20 Landscape photography info
36
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
42
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery pack (260 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS20 Vlogging information
25
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
34
decently wide (24mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (206g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have external mic support
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Panasonic ZS20
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Also called as FinePix S2600HD Lumix DMC-TZ30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-07-06 2012-04-26
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 gr (0.74 lb) 206 gr (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 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 Single Single
Retail cost $200 $349