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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic S3

Portability
53
Imaging
53
Features
81
Overall
64
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic S3 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ2500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • 24-480mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 915g - 138 x 102 x 135mm
  • Launched September 2016
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ2000
  • Previous Model is Panasonic FZ1000
Panasonic S3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic S3 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic S3, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Panasonic. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the FZ2500 (20MP) and S3 (14MP) and the FZ2500 (1") and S3 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The FZ2500 was manufactured 5 years after the S3 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic S3 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FZ2500 scores vs the S3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Panasonic S3

 FZ2500 S3 
AnnouncedSeptember 2016January 2011More modern by 70 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Panasonic FZ2500

 S3 FZ2500 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ2500 and Panasonic S3

 FZ2500 S3 

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic S3 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ2500 has got physical measurements of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") and a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S3 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic S3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the FZ2500 and the S3.

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic S3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ2500 and S3 is 53 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic S3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic S3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ2500 and S3.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FZ2500 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic FZ2500 will provide you with more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The newer FZ2500 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic S3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ2500
Portrait photography with Panasonic S3
71
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Street photography info
Panasonic S3 Street photography info
70
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
has focus via touch
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Sports photography info
Panasonic S3 Sports photography info
69
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
comes with tracking focus
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S3 as a Travel photography camera
66
has focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competition (117 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ2500
Landscape photography with Panasonic S3
65
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Vlogging features
Panasonic S3 Vlogging features
66
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic S3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ2500 and Panasonic S3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
Also called as Lumix DMC-FZ2000 -
Category Large Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2016-09-19 2011-01-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine Venus Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 915g (2.02 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
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 Overall score 70 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 538 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots 250 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLC12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $998 $110