FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS60

Lets look a little more in depth at the FujiFilm S2500HD and Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was manufactured 6 years earlier than the ZS60 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the S2500HD grades against the ZS60 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery and Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2500HD has physical 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) while the Panasonic ZS60 has sizing of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm S2500HD and Panasonic ZS60 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the S2500HD against the ZS60.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2500HD and ZS60 is 78 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S2500HD and ZS60.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS60 to produce extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older S2500HD will be behind with regard to sensor technology.