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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ2500

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 front
Portability
53
Imaging
53
Features
81
Overall
64

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ2500 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS35EXR
(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
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
  • Revealed September 2016
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ2000
  • Replaced the Panasonic FZ1000
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Panasonic FZ2500

 Fujifilm HS35EXR FZ2500 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 FZ2500 Fujifilm HS35EXR 
RevealedSeptember 2016January 2013More modern by 45 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Panasonic FZ2500

 Fujifilm HS35EXR FZ2500 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ2500 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and FZ2500 is 59 and 53 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ2500 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ2500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ2500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ2500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ2500 as a Portrait photography camera
56
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2")
71
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Street photography advice
Panasonic FZ2500 Street photography advice
55
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2")
heavier than average in class (687 grams)
70
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
has focus via touch
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ2500 as a Sports photography camera
55
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
better than average battery pack (600 per charge)
very small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
69
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Travel photography info
Panasonic FZ2500 Travel photography info
53
better than average battery pack (600 CIPA)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (687g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
66
has focus via touch
good megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ2500 Landscape photography details
53
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (600 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
65
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ2500
25
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
heavier than average in class (687 grams)
66
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic port
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ2500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Panasonic FZ2500
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
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