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Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ2500

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 front
Portability
53
Imaging
52
Features
81
Overall
63

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ2500 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2014
Panasonic FZ2500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ2000
  • Old Model is Panasonic FZ1000
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ2500 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ2500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and the FZ2500 (20MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm S9400W (1/2.3") and FZ2500 (1") come with different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm S9400W was launched 3 years prior to the FZ2500 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm S9400W matches up versus the FZ2500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Panasonic FZ2500

 Fujifilm S9400W FZ2500 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Fujifilm S9400W

 FZ2500 Fujifilm S9400W 
LaunchedSeptember 2016January 2014More modern by 32 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S9400W and Panasonic FZ2500

 Fujifilm S9400W FZ2500 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ2500 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S9400W provides exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with 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 S9400W vs Panasonic FZ2500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W compared to the FZ2500.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ2500 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9400W and FZ2500 is 61 and 53 respectively.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ2500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ2500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S9400W and FZ2500.

As you can see, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S9400W due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic FZ2500 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S9400W is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ2500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ2500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ2500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FZ2500 Portrait photography advice
37
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
71
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ2500 as a Street photography camera
41
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than average in class (670g)
70
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW formats
includes touch focus
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S9400W
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ2500
55
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery (500 per charge)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
68
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports tracking focus
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ2500 as a Travel photography camera
54
good battery (500 shots)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (670g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.9)
65
includes touch focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FZ2500 Landscape photography highlights
44
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery (500 per charge)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
64
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ2500 as a Vlogging camera
26
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
heavier than average in class (670g)
66
relatively wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
good video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has mic socket
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ2500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9400W and Panasonic FZ2500
 Fujifilm FinePix S9400WPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S9400W Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FZ2000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-06 2016-09-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 13.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 4096 x 2060 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lb) 915 gr (2.02 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 138 x 102 x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 538
Other
Battery life 500 shots 350 shots
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA DMW-BLC12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $330 $998