Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic FZ2500

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery & Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.