FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS20
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS20 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery & Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Panasonic ZS20
S2500HD | ZS20 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the FujiFilm S2500HD
ZS20 | S2500HD | |||
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Revealed | April 2012 | ![]() | July 2010 | More modern by 22 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Panasonic ZS20
S2500HD | ZS20 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 | |
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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 |