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Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ2500

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 front
Portability
53
Imaging
53
Features
81
Overall
64

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2013
Panasonic FZ2500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • 24-480mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 915g - 138 x 102 x 135mm
  • Announced September 2016
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ2000
  • Succeeded the Panasonic FZ1000
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm S4800 versus Panasonic FZ2500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and the FZ2500 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm S4800 (1/2.3") and FZ2500 (1") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm S4800 was launched 4 years earlier than the FZ2500 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm S4800 matches up vs the FZ2500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Panasonic FZ2500

 Fujifilm S4800 FZ2500 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Fujifilm S4800

 FZ2500 Fujifilm S4800 
AnnouncedSeptember 2016January 2013Newer by 44 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S4800 and Panasonic FZ2500

 Fujifilm S4800 FZ2500 
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S4800 comes with exterior measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") with a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ2500 has proportions of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") and a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S4800 versus Panasonic FZ2500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 against the FZ2500.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ2500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4800 and FZ2500 is 66 and 53 respectively.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ2500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The picture below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S4800 and FZ2500.

To sum up, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S4800 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic FZ2500 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S4800 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ2500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ2500 as a Portrait photography camera
37
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
71
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Street photography details
Panasonic FZ2500 Street photography details
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than average in class (518g)
70
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
includes touch focus
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ2500 as a Sports photography camera
48
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
69
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ2500 as a Travel photography camera
54
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (518g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
66
includes touch focus
resolution is good (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S4800
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ2500
42
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
65
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Vlogging details
Panasonic FZ2500 Vlogging details
24
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than average in class (518 grams)
66
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone port
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4800 and Panasonic FZ2500
 Fujifilm FinePix S4800Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FZ2000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-30 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 4096 x 2060 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 4096x2160
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone 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 518 gr (1.14 lbs) 915 gr (2.02 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" 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 - 350 images
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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $229 $998