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Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ2500

Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 front
Portability
53
Imaging
53
Features
81
Overall
64

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2012
Panasonic FZ2500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Launched September 2016
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ2000
  • Previous Model is Panasonic FZ1000
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Fujifilm S4500 versus Panasonic FZ2500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and FZ2500 (20MP) and the Fujifilm S4500 (1/2.3") and FZ2500 (1") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm S4500 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the FZ2500 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm S4500 scores versus the FZ2500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Panasonic FZ2500

 Fujifilm S4500 FZ2500 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Fujifilm S4500

 FZ2500 Fujifilm S4500 
LaunchedSeptember 2016January 2012Newer by 57 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Panasonic FZ2500

 Fujifilm S4500 FZ2500 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S4500 features outside dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ2500 has dimensions of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") with a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm S4500 versus Panasonic FZ2500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 compared to the FZ2500.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ2500 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4500 and FZ2500 is 67 and 53 respectively.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ2500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S4500 and FZ2500.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S4500 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic FZ2500 will give more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S4500 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ2500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S4500
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ2500
36
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
71
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S4500
Street photography with Panasonic FZ2500
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (543 grams)
70
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW files
supports focus via touch
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S4500
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ2500
47
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
69
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
supports tracking autofocus
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Travel photography details
Panasonic FZ2500 Travel photography details
54
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (543g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
66
supports focus via touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ2500 Landscape photography details
41
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
65
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Vlogging info
Panasonic FZ2500 Vlogging info
24
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (543 grams)
66
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4500 and Panasonic FZ2500
 Fujifilm FinePix S4500Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FZ2000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2016-09-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max boosted ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus range 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 4096 x 2060 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 4096x2160
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 543 grams (1.20 lbs) 915 grams (2.02 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 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 300 pictures 350 pictures
Battery style AA 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $230 $998