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Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic FZ2500

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 front
Portability
53
Imaging
53
Features
81
Overall
64

Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Key Specs

Panasonic FS42
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1000 (Push to 6400)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 98 x 55 x 22mm
  • Launched April 2009
Panasonic FZ2500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • 24-480mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 915g - 138 x 102 x 135mm
  • Announced September 2016
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ2000
  • Older Model is Panasonic FZ1000
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Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Panasonic FS42 versus Panasonic FZ2500, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the FS42 (10MP) and FZ2500 (20MP) and the FS42 (1/2.5") and FZ2500 (1") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FS42 was revealed 8 years before the FZ2500 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FS42 grades versus the FZ2500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Panasonic FZ2500

 FS42 FZ2500 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Panasonic FS42

 FZ2500 FS42 
AnnouncedSeptember 2016April 2009Fresher by 90 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FS42 and Panasonic FZ2500

 FS42 FZ2500 

Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS42 has external dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 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).

Contrast the Panasonic FS42 versus Panasonic FZ2500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the FS42 compared to the FZ2500.

Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic FZ2500 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS42 and FZ2500 is 95 and 53 respectively.

Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic FZ2500 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FS42 and FZ2500.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FS42 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic FZ2500 will produce more detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older FS42 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic FZ2500 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS42 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ2500 as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
71
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS42 Street photography info
Panasonic FZ2500 Street photography info
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
maximum ISO low (1,000)
70
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW files
provides focus by touch
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS42 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ2500 as a Sports photography camera
16
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
has no phase detect auto focus
69
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports tracking focus
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS42 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ2500 as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
66
provides focus by touch
megapixel count good (20MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FS42
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ2500
22
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
65
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS42 Vlogging info
Panasonic FZ2500 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
66
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic socket
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS42 and Panasonic FZ2500
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FZ2000
Type Ultracompact Large Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-04-17 2016-09-19
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 1000 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-132mm (4.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.30 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 4096 x 2060 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 640x480 4096x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 132 gr (0.29 lb) 915 gr (2.02 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 - 350 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - DMW-BLC12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $580 $998