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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic FZ2500

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 front
Portability
53
Imaging
53
Features
81
Overall
64

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
  • Announced January 2013
Panasonic FZ2500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost 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
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic FZ1000
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm SL1000 and Panasonic FZ2500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and the FZ2500 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm SL1000 (1/2.3") and FZ2500 (1") possess different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was introduced 4 years before the FZ2500 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm SL1000 matches up versus the FZ2500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Panasonic FZ2500

 Fujifilm SL1000 FZ2500 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Fujifilm SL1000

 FZ2500 Fujifilm SL1000 
LaunchedSeptember 2016January 2013More recent by 45 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k920kCrisper screen (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Panasonic FZ2500

 Fujifilm SL1000 FZ2500 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm SL1000 comes with external dimensions of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") having a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ2500 has specifications of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") with a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs).

See the Fujifilm SL1000 and Panasonic FZ2500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 vs the FZ2500.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic FZ2500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL1000 and FZ2500 is 61 and 53 respectively.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic FZ2500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm SL1000 and FZ2500.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm SL1000 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic FZ2500 will give more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm SL1000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic FZ2500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FZ2500 Portrait photography information
44
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
manual focus not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
71
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm SL1000
Street photography with Panasonic FZ2500
56
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (659 grams)
70
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
provides touch focus
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm SL1000
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ2500
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery (350 per charge)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
69
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
offers tracking focus
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Travel photography features
Panasonic FZ2500 Travel photography features
54
great battery (350 shots)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (659g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
66
provides touch focus
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FZ2500 Landscape photography information
49
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
great battery (350 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
65
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Vlogging info
Panasonic FZ2500 Vlogging info
24
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (659g)
66
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone jack
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL1000 and Panasonic FZ2500
 Fujifilm FinePix SL1000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FZ2000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2016-09-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus distance 0cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 13.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 4096 x 2060 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 659 gr (1.45 lbs) 915 gr (2.02 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") 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 350 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - DMW-BLC12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $600 $998