FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic FZ2500

Here, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Panasonic FZ2500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the S2800HD (14MP) and FZ2500 (20MP) and the S2800HD (1/2.3") and FZ2500 (1") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The S2800HD was announced 7 years earlier than the FZ2500 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the S2800HD scores against the FZ2500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm S2800HD Gallery and Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2800HD enjoys physical measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ2500 has proportions of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") and a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Panasonic FZ2500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the S2800HD vs the FZ2500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2800HD and FZ2500 is 75 and 53 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S2800HD and FZ2500.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S2800HD having a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Panasonic FZ2500 will render extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged S2800HD will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.