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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ2500

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
59
Overall
47
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 front
Portability
53
Imaging
53
Features
81
Overall
64

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ2500 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Succeeded the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • New Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
Panasonic FZ2500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • 24-480mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 915g - 138 x 102 x 135mm
  • Introduced September 2016
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ2000
  • Previous Model is Panasonic FZ1000
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ2500 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ2500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the FZ2500 (20MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and FZ2500 (1") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm HS30EXR was launched 5 years before the FZ2500 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR grades versus the FZ2500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Panasonic FZ2500

 Fujifilm HS30EXR FZ2500 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 FZ2500 Fujifilm HS30EXR 
IntroducedSeptember 2016January 2012Newer by 57 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Panasonic FZ2500

 Fujifilm HS30EXR FZ2500 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ2500 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR features physical dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") along with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ2500 has dimensions of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") having a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ2500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and the FZ2500.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ2500 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and FZ2500 is 59 and 53 respectively.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ2500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ2500 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The image here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and FZ2500.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic FZ2500 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm HS30EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ2500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ2500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ2500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ2500 as a Portrait photography camera
56
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2")
71
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
has face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Street photography info
Panasonic FZ2500 Street photography info
55
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2")
heavier than average in class (687g)
70
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Sports photography details
Panasonic FZ2500 Sports photography details
53
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2")
has no phase detect autofocus
69
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
has tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ2500 as a Travel photography camera
51
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (687g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
66
comes with focus via touch
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ2500 as a Landscape photography camera
51
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2")
missing Time Lapse function
65
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ2500 as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic socket
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
heavier than average in class (687 grams)
66
fairly wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone support
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ2500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Panasonic FZ2500
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FZ2000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 2016-09-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Venus Engine
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.6 2.7
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 4096 x 2060 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 687g (1.51 lb) 915g (2.02 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 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 - 350 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 DMW-BLC12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Price at release $430 $998