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Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ2500

Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 front
Portability
53
Imaging
53
Features
81
Overall
64

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2012
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
  • Released September 2016
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ2000
  • Succeeded the Panasonic FZ1000
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm SL240 versus Panasonic FZ2500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and FZ2500 (20MP) and the Fujifilm SL240 (1/2.3") and FZ2500 (1") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm SL240 was announced 5 years earlier than the FZ2500 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm SL240 scores vs the FZ2500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Panasonic FZ2500

 Fujifilm SL240 FZ2500 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Fujifilm SL240

 FZ2500 Fujifilm SL240 
ReleasedSeptember 2016January 2012Fresher by 57 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Panasonic FZ2500

 Fujifilm SL240 FZ2500 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm SL240 features physical measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ2500 has proportions of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") with a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm SL240 versus Panasonic FZ2500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 against the FZ2500.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ2500 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL240 and FZ2500 is 67 and 53 respectively.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ2500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The graphic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm SL240 and FZ2500.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm SL240 with its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Panasonic FZ2500 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm SL240 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ2500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ2500 as a Portrait photography camera
38
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
71
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Street photography info
Panasonic FZ2500 Street photography info
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competitors (510 grams)
70
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
supports touch focus
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ2500 as a Sports photography camera
47
amazing zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
69
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Travel photography information
Panasonic FZ2500 Travel photography information
54
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (576mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (510 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
66
supports touch focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FZ2500 Landscape photography factors
41
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
65
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Vlogging information
Panasonic FZ2500 Vlogging information
24
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
more heavy than competitors (510 grams)
66
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone socket
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL240 and Panasonic FZ2500
 Fujifilm FinePix SL240Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL240 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FZ2000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2016-09-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus range 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m) 13.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 4096 x 2060 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 4096x2160
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 510g (1.12 pounds) 915g (2.02 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 138 x 102 x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 300 photographs 350 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-85 DMW-BLC12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $280 $998