Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ2500

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ2500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and the FZ2500 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm S8200 (1/2.3") and FZ2500 (1") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm S8200 was brought out 4 years before the FZ2500 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm S8200 grades vs the FZ2500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8200 Gallery and Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8200 has got physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ2500 has measurements of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") with a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ2500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 compared to the FZ2500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8200 and FZ2500 is 61 and 53 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The visual here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8200 and FZ2500.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S8200 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic FZ2500 will resolve more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8200 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.