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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic GX1 Comparison

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FujiFilm S2500HD

12 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CCD Sensor

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16 MP | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) CMOS Sensor

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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic GX1 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: FujiFilm S2500HD, which was introduced in July 2010 is a Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor whereas Panasonic GX1, which was introduced in February 2012 is a Entry-Level Mirrorless camera with a 16.0MP Four Thirds sensor. There is 19 months difference between S2500HD and GX1 so we don't expect to see a huge technology difference between these two cameras but it would still give an advantage to younger GX1, especially in sensor tech.

Comparing an interchangeble lens camera to a fixed lens camera is a bit tricky but we will do our best to make this a fair comparison.

Here is a brief look at the main features of FujiFilm S2500HD and Panasonic GX1 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

FujiFilm S2500HD Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2010-07-06
  • 12MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 1600 ( expands to 3200)
  • 28-504 mm F3.1-5.6 Zoom Lens
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • Electronic viewfinder
  • 1 fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 337g. 110 x 73 x 81 mm
  • Also known as FinePix S2600HD

Panasonic GX1 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2012-02-14
  • 16MP - Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • 4 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 318g. 116 x 68 x 39 mm

Panasonic GX1 was replaced by Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 vs FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD (FinePix S2600HD)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how FujiFilm S2500HD and Panasonic GX1 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD over Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
Image Stabilization
Sensor-shift vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Viewfinder
Electronic vs Electronic (Optional) Better framing and control


Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 over FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs No Better for flash photography
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Max Sensor Resolution
16 MP vs 12 MP 33% more pixels
Max ISO
12.800 vs 1.600 700% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Resolution
460k dots vs 230k dots 100% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting
4.0fps vs 1.0fps 3 fps faster
Weight
318 g vs 337 g 19 g lighter
Flash Coverage
7.6m vs 4.4m 3.2m longer range
Sensor Pixel Area
14.21µm2 vs 2.34µm2 507% larger pixel area
Max Video Resolution
1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720 Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR

Common Strengths of FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Common Weaknesses of FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No No flexible viewing angles
LCD Screen Resolution
230k dots vs 460k dots Low resolution screens
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic GX1: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate FujiFilm S2500HD and Panasonic GX1 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. FujiFilm S2500HD has external dimensions of 110 x 73 x 81 mm (4.33 x 2.89 x 3.19″) and weighs 337 g (0.74 lb / 11.89 oz) (including batteries). Panasonic GX1 has external dimensions of 116 x 68 x 39 mm (4.57 x 2.68 x 1.54″) and weighs 318 g (0.70 lb / 11.22 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of FujiFilm S2500HD and Panasonic GX1. Panasonic GX1 is 5mm shorter and 42mm thinner than FujiFilm S2500HD but it is also 6mm wider. As you can tell, actually this is not a fair size comparison since FujiFilm S2500HD has a built-in lens but Panasonic GX1 doesn't. Once you put a lens on GX1, its thickness will increase significantly.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic GX1 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of FujiFilm S2500HD and Panasonic GX1 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of FujiFilm S2500HD and Panasonic GX1.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic GX1 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of FujiFilm S2500HD and Panasonic GX1 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of FujiFilm S2500HD and Panasonic GX1.
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic GX1 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of FujiFilm S2500HD and Panasonic GX1 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Panasonic GX1 is 19g lighter than the FujiFilm S2500HD but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Again, this comparison may not be very useful in real life as we are comparing the weight of a camera with a built-in lens to the body-only weight of an interchangeable lens camera. Once you put a lens on GX1, the total kit will weigh much higher.

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD (FinePix S2600HD) nor Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing
Top Mirrorless Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

FujiFilm S2500HD and Panasonic GX1's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic GX1: Sensor Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD has a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor . On the other hand, Panasonic GX1 has a 16.0MP Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Venus Engine FHD processor.

Below you can see the S2500HD and GX1 sensor size comparison.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic GX1 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of FujiFilm S2500HD and Panasonic GX1 Cameras


As seen above, Panasonic GX1 has a 8.0x Larger sensor area than FujiFilm S2500HD. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

What types of Photography are FujiFilm S2500HD and Panasonic GX1 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare FujiFilm S2500HD and Panasonic GX1 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

FujiFilm S2500HD for Portrait Photography

POOR

Panasonic GX1 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Manual Focus Mode
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Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Optional External Viewfinder
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
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FujiFilm S2500HD for Street Photography

GOOD

Panasonic GX1 for Street Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
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Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Optional External Viewfinder
Medium sized Body
No Image Stabilization
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FujiFilm S2500HD for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Panasonic GX1 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
504 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Manual Focus Mode
Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
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Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
23 Focus Points
Optional External Viewfinder
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Continuous Shooting: 4.0fps
No Image Stabilization
Environmental Sealings
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FujiFilm S2500HD for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Panasonic GX1 for Daily Photography

GOOD
18.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
337g
Body Thickness 81mm
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Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
Medium size Body
318g
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FujiFilm S2500HD for Landscape Photography

POOR

Panasonic GX1 for Landscape Photography

POOR
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
Live-view
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
No Environmental Sealings
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic GX1: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated FujiFilm S2500HD and Panasonic GX1, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how FujiFilm S2500HD and Panasonic GX1 scores compare:

FujiFilm S2500HD
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #98 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #775 out of 1226 in all Cameras
Panasonic GX1
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #82 out of 128 in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #367 out of 1226 in all Cameras

Panasonic GX1 is the clear winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats FujiFilm S2500HD in all criteria.
It has better general image quality, more features, more compact body and offers more value for the money

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Panasonic GX1 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Announced 2010-07-06 2012-02-14
Body Type SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor
Type CCD CMOS
Size 1/2.3-inch Four Thirds
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 17.3 x 13 mm
Area 28.07mm2 224.90mm2
Megapixels 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Max Resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3448
Max Native Light sensitivity 1,600 ISO 12,800 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 3200 ISO -
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 160 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points n/a 23
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens Focal Range 28-504 mm (18×) no lens
Max Aperture F3.1-5.6 no lens
Macro Focus Range 2cm no lens
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3" 3"
Resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder Coverage 99% n/a
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Sensor-shift Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 4.40 m 7.60 m
Max Flash Sync s 1/160s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 1.0 fps 4.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Video Formats Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 337g 318g
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm 116 x 68 x 39mm
Battery Life n/a 300 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score not tested 55
DxO Color Depth not tested 20.8
DxO Dynamic Range not tested 10.6
DxO Low Light ISO not tested 703
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