Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ2500
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ2500 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S9400W and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm S9400W Gallery and Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Panasonic FZ2500
Fujifilm S9400W | FZ2500 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Fujifilm S9400W
FZ2500 | Fujifilm S9400W | |||
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Launched | September 2016 | ![]() | January 2014 | More modern by 32 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+580k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm S9400W and Panasonic FZ2500
Fujifilm S9400W | FZ2500 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ2500 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 | |
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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 |