Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic FZ2500

Following is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm S4200 and Panasonic FZ2500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and FZ2500 (20MP) and the Fujifilm S4200 (1/2.3") and FZ2500 (1") have different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm S4200 was introduced 5 years prior to the FZ2500 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm S4200 matches up against the FZ2500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S4200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm S4200 Gallery & Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S4200 enjoys outer dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) whilst 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 vs the FZ2500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4200 and FZ2500 is 67 and 53 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S4200 and FZ2500.

Plainly, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S4200 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic FZ2500 will deliver greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S4200 is going to be behind in sensor tech.