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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
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Imaging
53
Features
81
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ2500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Introduced September 2016
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ2000
  • Succeeded the Panasonic FZ1000
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Panasonic S1

 FZ2500 S1 
IntroducedSeptember 2016January 2011Newer by 70 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic FZ2500

 S1 FZ2500 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ2500 and Panasonic S1

 FZ2500 S1 

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

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

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Portrait photography camera
71
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
has face detection focusing
exports RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Street photography info
Panasonic S1 Street photography info
70
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW files
offers focus by touch
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (117g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Sports photography info
Panasonic S1 Sports photography info
69
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
has tracking autofocus
has no phase detect AF
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Travel photography camera
66
offers focus by touch
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competitors in class (117 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography factors
65
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ2500
Vlogging with Panasonic S1
66
fairly wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic support
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (117g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ2500 and Panasonic S1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FZ2000 -
Category Large Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2016-09-19 2011-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Venus Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.20 m (at Auto ISO) 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2060 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 915 grams (2.02 lb) 117 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 138 x 102 x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 70 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 538 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots 240 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLC12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $998 $269