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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS45

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS45 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
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S2600HD
Panasonic ZS45
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS40
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS50
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Panasonic ZS45, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and ZS45 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was manufactured 5 years before the ZS45 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the S2500HD matches up versus the ZS45 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Panasonic ZS45

 S2500HD ZS45 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 ZS45 S2500HD 
IntroducedJanuary 2015July 2010More modern by 54 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Panasonic ZS45

 S2500HD ZS45 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2500HD features external 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 ZS45 has measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Panasonic ZS45 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the S2500HD versus the ZS45.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S2500HD and ZS45 is 78 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2500HD and ZS45.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic ZS45 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S2500HD will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS45
21
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS45 Street photography advice
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
69
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (249 grams)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS45
34
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
55
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
good battery power (350 per charge)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS45 Travel photography highlights
55
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
good battery power (350 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (249 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS45 Landscape photography highlights
36
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
47
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good battery power (350 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Vlogging camera
25
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (249 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Panasonic ZS45
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
Otherwise known as FinePix S2600HD Lumix DMC-TZ57
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-07-06 2015-01-06
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 21
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 6.00 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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 grams (0.74 lb) 249 grams (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 - 350 images
Battery format - 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
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $200 $300