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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix S2900HD
Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS20
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS30
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the FujiFilm S2800HD and Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was announced 3 years before the ZS25 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S2800HD scores vs the ZS25 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Panasonic ZS25

 S2800HD ZS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 ZS25 S2800HD 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2010Fresher by 35 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Panasonic ZS25

 S2800HD ZS25 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2800HD comes with physical measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS25 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm S2800HD and Panasonic ZS25 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the S2800HD vs the ZS25.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2800HD and ZS25 is 75 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S2800HD and ZS25.

Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZS25 to provide more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older S2800HD will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Portrait photography camera
30
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
32
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography highlights
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
66
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than competition (193 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography information
43
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
45
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (260 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography advice
60
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition (193g)
includes touch focus
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery (260 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography information
42
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
43
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery (260 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Vlogging camera
25
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
34
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (193g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no external microphone port
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Panasonic ZS25
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Otherwise known as FinePix S2900HD Lumix DMC-TZ35
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-02 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 437 grams (0.96 lb) 193 grams (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 - 260 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $260 $300