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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Fujifilm S2000HD
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-414mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 426g - 111 x 79 x 76mm
  • Launched January 2009
Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS20
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS30
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Fujifilm S2000HD versus Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S2000HD (10MP) and ZS25 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S2000HD was announced 5 years prior to the ZS25 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S2000HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm S2000HD matches up against the ZS25 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2000HD over the Panasonic ZS25

 Fujifilm S2000HD ZS25 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Fujifilm S2000HD

 ZS25 Fujifilm S2000HD 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2009More recent by 48 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S2000HD and Panasonic ZS25

 Fujifilm S2000HD ZS25 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S2000HD has got physical measurements of 111mm x 79mm x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS25 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S2000HD versus Panasonic ZS25 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S2000HD vs the ZS25.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S2000HD and ZS25 is 75 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The visual below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S2000HD and ZS25.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS25 to produce extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S2000HD will be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S2000HD
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS25
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manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
31
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography factors
38
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
66
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than competition in class (193g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography factors
23
long zoom range (28-414mm 14.8 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (260 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Travel photography camera
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has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (414mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than competition in class (193g)
offers touch focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
missing Timelapse function
bad battery pack (260 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography features
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manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery pack (260 shots)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
33
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (193g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S2000HD and Panasonic ZS25
 Fujifilm FinePix S2000HDPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-15 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-414mm (14.8x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.80 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 426g (0.94 lbs) 193g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 79 x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $280 $300