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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S2600HD
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS50
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS70
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Panasonic ZS60

 S2500HD ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 ZS60 S2500HD 
RevealedJanuary 2016July 2010Fresher by 66 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Panasonic ZS60

 S2500HD ZS60 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

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

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

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.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS60
21
manual focus not available
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
53
has manual focus
decent megapixels (18MP)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Street photography with Panasonic ZS60
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
71
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
lighter than average in class (282 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography advice
34
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
has tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography information
55
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
74
lighter than average in class (282g)
includes touch to focus
decent megapixels (18MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS60
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
59
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging details
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
35
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than average in class (282g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Panasonic ZS60
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also Known as FinePix S2600HD Lumix DMC-TZ80
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-07-06 2016-01-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 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 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 99% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 gr (0.74 pounds) 282 gr (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 37
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 109
Other
Battery life - 320 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $200 $248