FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic FZ2500

Lets examine more closely at the FujiFilm S3200 versus Panasonic FZ2500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the S3200 (14MP) and FZ2500 (20MP) and the S3200 (1/2.3") and FZ2500 (1") use different sensor size.

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The S3200 was revealed 6 years earlier than the FZ2500 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S3200 scores against the FZ2500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S3200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm S3200 Gallery & Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm S3200 has got exterior measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ2500 has specifications of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") along with a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm S3200 versus Panasonic FZ2500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S3200 versus the FZ2500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3200 and FZ2500 is 67 and 53 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S3200 and FZ2500.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S3200 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic FZ2500 will give extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older S3200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.