Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic S1

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic FZ2500 and Panasonic S1, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the FZ2500 (20MP) and S1 (12MP) and the FZ2500 (1") and S1 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The FZ2500 was released 5 years after the S1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic S1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FZ2500 scores against the S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery and Panasonic S1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ2500 has outside dimensions of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") accompanied by a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs) and the Panasonic S1 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FZ2500 and Panasonic S1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the FZ2500 and the S1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ2500 and S1 is 53 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ2500 and S1.

To sum up, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FZ2500 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic FZ2500 will render more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger FZ2500 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.