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Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ2500

Portability
82
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 front
Portability
53
Imaging
53
Features
81
Overall
64

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-396mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 345g - 103 x 73 x 68mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Panasonic FZ2500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ2000
  • Old Model is Panasonic FZ1000
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm S1500 and Panasonic FZ2500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and FZ2500 (20MP) and the Fujifilm S1500 (1/2.3") and FZ2500 (1") use different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm S1500 was released 8 years prior to the FZ2500 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm S1500 grades vs the FZ2500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Panasonic FZ2500

 Fujifilm S1500 FZ2500 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Fujifilm S1500

 FZ2500 Fujifilm S1500 
LaunchedSeptember 2016February 2009More modern by 92 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Panasonic FZ2500

 Fujifilm S1500 FZ2500 

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S1500 has outside measurements of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") along with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) and 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).

Compare the Fujifilm S1500 and Panasonic FZ2500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 and the FZ2500.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ2500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1500 and FZ2500 is 82 and 53 respectively.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ2500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The image underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S1500 and FZ2500.

All in all, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S1500 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Panasonic FZ2500 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S1500 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ2500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FZ2500 Portrait photography advice
19
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
71
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
has face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Street photography advice
Panasonic FZ2500 Street photography advice
51
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
70
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW files
offers focus via touch
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S1500
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ2500
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
69
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
has tracking autofocus
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FZ2500 Travel photography highlights
50
flash built-in
long zoom (396mm)
no Timelapse function
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
66
offers focus via touch
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ2500 as a Landscape photography camera
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
65
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ2500 as a Vlogging camera
23
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone jack
66
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic port
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1500 and Panasonic FZ2500
 Fujifilm FinePix S1500Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FZ2000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-17 2016-09-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW files
Min boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-396mm (12.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus range 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.70 m (Auto ISO) 13.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 4096 x 2060 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 640x480 4096x2160
Video format Motion JPEG 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 345g (0.76 lb) 915g (2.02 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") 138 x 102 x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 538
Other
Battery life - 350 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 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 media - SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $200 $998