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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS25 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
  • Launched July 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S2600HD
Panasonic ZS25
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Panasonic ZS25

 S2500HD ZS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 ZS25 S2500HD 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2010Fresher by 30 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Panasonic ZS25

 S2500HD ZS25 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S2500HD and ZS25 is 78 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

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.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography highlights
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focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
32
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography factors
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (193g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Sports photography camera
34
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
45
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS25
55
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition in class (193g)
supports focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography factors
36
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery power (260 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging info
25
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
34
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (193g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone support
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Panasonic ZS25
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
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