FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ2500
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
- Released January 2011
- Alternate Name is FinePix S4050
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 4096 x 2160 video
- 24-480mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 915g - 138 x 102 x 135mm
- Launched September 2016
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ2000
- Succeeded the Panasonic FZ1000

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ2500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the S4000 (14MP) and FZ2500 (20MP) and the S4000 (1/2.3") and FZ2500 (1") possess totally different sensor size.

The S4000 was launched 6 years prior to the FZ2500 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S4000 matches up versus the FZ2500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S4000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm S4000 Gallery & Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Panasonic FZ2500
S4000 | FZ2500 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the FujiFilm S4000
FZ2500 | S4000 | |||
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Launched | September 2016 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 69 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+580k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Panasonic FZ2500
S4000 | FZ2500 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display size |
FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S4000 has exterior measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ2500 has sizing of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") having a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs).
Look at the FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ2500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the S4000 versus the FZ2500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S4000 and FZ2500 is 67 and 53 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The picture below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S4000 and FZ2500.
As you can tell, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S4000 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic FZ2500 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S4000 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix S4000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 |
Otherwise known as | FinePix S4050 | Lumix DMC-FZ2000 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2016-09-19 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 49 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Max silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 13.20 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 4096 x 2060 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 4096x2160 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 540 gr (1.19 lbs) | 915 gr (2.02 lbs) |
Dimensions | 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") | 138 x 102 x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 538 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 pictures | 350 pictures |
Battery style | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | DMW-BLC12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD / SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $279 | $998 |