Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ2500
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ2500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
- Released January 2013
- Earlier Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
- Updated by Fujifilm HS50 EXR
(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
- Revealed September 2016
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ2000
- Replaced the Panasonic FZ1000
Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ2500 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ2500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the FZ2500 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and FZ2500 (1") use different sensor dimensions.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe Fujifilm HS35EXR was brought out 4 years prior to the FZ2500 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR matches up vs the FZ2500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm HS35EXR Gallery & Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Panasonic FZ2500
Fujifilm HS35EXR | FZ2500 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR
FZ2500 | Fujifilm HS35EXR | |||
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Revealed | September 2016 | January 2013 | More modern by 45 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Clearer display (+580k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Panasonic FZ2500
Fujifilm HS35EXR | FZ2500 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ2500 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR comes with physical measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ2500 has measurements of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") having a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ2500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs the FZ2500.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and FZ2500 is 59 and 53 respectively.
Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ2500 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The image here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and FZ2500.
As you can tell, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS35EXR because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic FZ2500 will produce extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm HS35EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ2500 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-FZ2000 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-01-07 | 2016-09-19 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | EXR | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 30.7mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
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 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect 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/2.8-5.6 | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.6 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0 frames per second | 12.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) | 13.20 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | 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 metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 687 gr (1.51 lb) | 915 gr (2.02 lb) |
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 | 600 images | 350 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | 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 recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $380 | $998 |