Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic FZ2500

Here, we are contrasting the Fujifilm S8400W and Panasonic FZ2500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the FZ2500 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm S8400W (1/2.3") and FZ2500 (1") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm S8400W was manufactured 4 years earlier than the FZ2500 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm S8400W grades vs the FZ2500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8400W & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8400W Gallery & Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8400W has got physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ2500 has specifications of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") along with a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W compared to the FZ2500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8400W and FZ2500 is 61 and 53 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8400W and FZ2500.

As you can see, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S8400W because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic FZ2500 will show more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8400W will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.