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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic S2

Portability
53
Imaging
53
Features
81
Overall
64
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ2500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase 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
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ2000
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic FZ1000
Panasonic S2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 112g - 98 x 57 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic S2 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic FZ2500 versus Panasonic S2, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the FZ2500 (20MP) and S2 (14MP) and the FZ2500 (1") and S2 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The FZ2500 was announced 4 years later than the S2 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic S2 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the FZ2500 grades versus the S2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Panasonic S2

 FZ2500 S2 
LaunchedSeptember 2016January 2012Fresher by 58 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Panasonic FZ2500

 S2 FZ2500 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ2500 and Panasonic S2

 FZ2500 S2 

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic S2 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ2500 has outside measurements of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") and a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs) while the Panasonic S2 has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

See the Panasonic FZ2500 versus Panasonic S2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the FZ2500 compared to the S2.

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic S2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ2500 and S2 is 53 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic S2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic S2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The photograph below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ2500 and S2.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FZ2500 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic FZ2500 will provide you with more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger FZ2500 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic S2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ2500
Portrait photography with Panasonic S2
71
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
34
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Street photography factors
Panasonic S2 Street photography factors
70
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW files
features focus via touch
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (112 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Sports photography information
Panasonic S2 Sports photography information
69
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with tracking focus
no phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (280 per charge)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S2 as a Travel photography camera
66
features focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
better than average battery pack (280 CIPA)
lighter than competition (112g)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S2 as a Landscape photography camera
65
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
41
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
better than average battery pack (280 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Vlogging details
Panasonic S2 Vlogging details
66
rather wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone support
slow max aperture (f2.8)
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competition (112 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ2500 and Panasonic S2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ2000 -
Type Large Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-09-19 2012-01-09
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
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 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 13.20 m (at Auto ISO) 3.30 m
Flash modes 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2060 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 915 gr (2.02 pounds) 112 gr (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 138 x 102 x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 280 photographs
Form 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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $998 $109