FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS45
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS45 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
- Alternate Name is FinePix S2600HD
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS45 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery & Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Panasonic ZS45
S2500HD | ZS45 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the FujiFilm S2500HD
ZS45 | S2500HD | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | ![]() | July 2010 | More modern by 54 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Panasonic ZS45
S2500HD | ZS45 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 | |
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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 |