FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS25
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs
(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
- Launched July 2010
- Additionally Known as FinePix S2600HD
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Announced January 2013
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ35
- Older Model is Panasonic ZS20
- Successor is Panasonic ZS30
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview
Here is a extensive assessment of the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and ZS25 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe S2500HD was revealed 3 years prior to the ZS25 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.
Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S2500HD matches up vs the ZS25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS25 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery and Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Panasonic ZS25
S2500HD | ZS25 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the FujiFilm S2500HD
ZS25 | S2500HD | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | July 2010 | Fresher by 30 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Panasonic ZS25
S2500HD | ZS25 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2500HD features physical dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS25 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Take a look at the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS25 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the S2500HD against the ZS25.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S2500HD and ZS25 is 78 and 93 respectively.
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The visual here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2500HD and ZS25.
Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic ZS25 to show extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older S2500HD will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 |
Otherwise known as | FinePix S2600HD | Lumix DMC-TZ35 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-07-06 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 99 percent | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 15s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1200s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | 6.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 337 gr (0.74 pounds) | 193 gr (0.43 pounds) |
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 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 life | - | 260 shots |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $200 | $300 |