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FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ2500

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 front
Portability
53
Imaging
53
Features
81
Overall
64

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(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
Panasonic FZ2500
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Panasonic FZ2500

 S4000 FZ2500 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the FujiFilm S4000

 FZ2500 S4000 
LaunchedSeptember 2016January 2011More modern by 69 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Panasonic FZ2500

 S4000 FZ2500 
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ2500 size comparison

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

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ2500 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FZ2500 Portrait photography factors
35
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
71
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
includes face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ2500 as a Street photography camera
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition (540g)
70
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
offers touch focus
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Sports photography details
Panasonic FZ2500 Sports photography details
47
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
69
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
includes tracking focus
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S4000
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ2500
54
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (540g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
66
offers touch focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ2500 as a Landscape photography camera
41
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
65
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Vlogging details
Panasonic FZ2500 Vlogging details
24
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition (540 grams)
66
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone support
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Panasonic FZ2500
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
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