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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS40

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
58
Overall
48

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump 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
  • Also referred to as FinePix S2600HD
Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ60
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS35
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS45
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and ZS40 (18MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was introduced 4 years prior to the ZS40 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS40 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S2500HD scores versus the ZS40 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Panasonic ZS40

 S2500HD ZS40 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 ZS40 S2500HD 
ReleasedJanuary 2014July 2010Fresher by 42 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Panasonic ZS40

 S2500HD ZS40 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2500HD comes with external dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS40 has proportions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the S2500HD against the ZS40.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS40 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2500HD and ZS40 is 78 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS40 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S2500HD and ZS40.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS40 to provide you with more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The older S2500HD will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS40 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS40 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
51
you can focus manually
good resolution (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS40 Street photography factors
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
69
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (240 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS40 Sports photography highlights
34
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
54
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS40 Travel photography highlights
55
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competitors in class (240g)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS40
36
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
55
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S2500HD
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS40
25
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
34
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (240 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone jack
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Panasonic ZS40
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
Also called as FinePix S2600HD Lumix DMC-TZ60
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-07-06 2014-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dot
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337g (0.74 pounds) 240g (0.53 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3")
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 - 300 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $200 $450