FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS30

Its time to take a closer look at the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and ZS30 (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was manufactured 3 years before the ZS30 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S2500HD grades vs the ZS30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery and Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2500HD features external measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS30 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the S2500HD versus the ZS30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2500HD and ZS30 is 78 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S2500HD and ZS30.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS30 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged S2500HD is going to be behind in sensor tech.