FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic LX7 Comparison

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FujiFilm S2500HD

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

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Panasonic LX7

10 MP | 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) CMOS Sensor

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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic LX7 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 LX7, which was introduced in October 2012 is a Small Sensor Compact camera with a 10.0MP 1/1.7-inch sensor. As you can see, S2500HD is 2 years older than LX7. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of FujiFilm S2500HD and Panasonic LX7 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 LX7 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2012-10-15

10MP - 1/1.7-inch CMOS Sensor

ISO 80 - 6400 ( expands to 12800)

24-90 mm F1.4-2.3 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3" Fixed Type Screen

11 fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

120fps High-Speed Video

298g. 111 x 68 x 46 mm

Replaced Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 Compare

Panasonic LX7 was replaced by Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 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 LX7 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-LX7

Viewfinder	Electronic vs Electronic (Optional)	Better framing and control
Max Sensor Resolution	12 MP vs 10 MP	19% more pixels
Focal Length - Tele	504mm vs 90mm	414 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom	18× vs 3.8x	more flexible focal coverage

Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 over FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD

External Flash Shoe	Yes vs No	Better for flash photography
RAW Support	Yes vs No	Better image quality
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs No	very handy for portraits
Max ISO	6.400 vs 1.600	300% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Resolution	920k dots vs 230k dots	300% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter	1/4000s vs 1/2000s	faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting	11.0fps vs 1.0fps	10 fps faster
Weight	298 g vs 337 g	39 g lighter
Timelapse Recording	Yes vs No	creative shooting
Focal Length - Wide	24mm vs 28mm	4 mm wider coverage
Max Aperture - Wide	1.40 vs 3.10	faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele	2.30 vs 5.60	faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage	8.5m vs 4.4m	4.1m longer range
Sensor Pixel Area	4.16µm² vs 2.34µm²	77% 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
Built-in ND Filter	Yes vs No	Use larger aperture under strong light

Common Strengths of FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

Image Stabilization	Sensor-shift vs Optical	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light
Manual Exposure	Yes vs Yes	better exposure control

Common Weaknesses of FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

Fixed Screen	Fixed Type vs No	No flexible viewing angles
Environmental Sealing	No vs No	not suitable for tough conditions

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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic LX7: 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 LX7 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 LX7 has external dimensions of 111 x 68 x 46 mm (4.37 x 2.68 x 1.81″) and weighs 298 g (0.66 lb / 10.51 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of FujiFilm S2500HD and Panasonic LX7. Panasonic LX7 is 5mm shorter and 35mm thinner than FujiFilm S2500HD but it is also 1mm wider.

Comparison image of FujiFilm S2500HD and Panasonic LX7 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of FujiFilm S2500HD and Panasonic LX7.

Comparison image of FujiFilm S2500HD and Panasonic LX7 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of FujiFilm S2500HD and Panasonic LX7.

Top View Comparison image of FujiFilm S2500HD and Panasonic LX7 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Panasonic LX7 is 39g lighter than the FujiFilm S2500HD but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

S2500HD

LX7

Min

Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

S2500HD

LX7

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD (FinePix S2600HD) nor Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 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 Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

FujiFilm S2500HD and Panasonic LX7'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 LX7: 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 LX7 has a 10.0MP 1/1.7-inch (7.44 x 5.58 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Venus Engine processor.

Below you can see the S2500HD and LX7 sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of FujiFilm S2500HD and Panasonic LX7 Cameras

As seen above, Panasonic LX7 has a 1.5x 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.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic LX7 Lens Specs Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD features a 28-504 mm F3.1-5.6 18× zoom lens whereas Panasonic LX7 features a 24-90 mm F1.4-2.3 3.8x zoom lens.

Panasonic LX7 has 4mm wider coverage than the FujiFilm S2500HD. At f1.40, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, FujiFilm S2500HD has 414mm longer reach than the Panasonic LX7. However, with a max aperture of f2.30, Panasonic LX7 is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

DSLR-Like Cameras

S2500HD

LX7

Widest - Samsung WB2200F

Average

Telezoom

Compact Cameras

S2500HD

LX7

Longest - Nikon P1000

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

S2500HD

LX7

Fastest - Olympus 1

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

S2500HD

LX7

Fastest - Sony RX10 III

Average

What types of Photography are FujiFilm S2500HD and Panasonic LX7 Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare FujiFilm S2500HD and Panasonic LX7 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 LX7 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Exposure Mode
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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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Optional External Viewfinder
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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FujiFilm S2500HD for Street Photography

GOOD

Panasonic LX7 for Street Photography

GOOD

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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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f1.40
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Optional External Viewfinder
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
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FujiFilm S2500HD for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Panasonic LX7 for Sports Photography

POOR

Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Exposure Mode
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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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 11.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
23 Focus Points
Optional External Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
90 mm Tele Lens
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FujiFilm S2500HD for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Panasonic LX7 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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RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
298g
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
Body Thickness 46mm
3.8X Optical Zoom
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FujiFilm S2500HD for Landscape Photography

POOR

Panasonic LX7 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Manual Exposure Mode
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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Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
No Environmental Sealings
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Panasonic LX7: 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 LX7, 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 LX7 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 LX7

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #26 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #388 out of 1226 in all Cameras

Panasonic LX7 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

Panasonic LX7 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD	Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Brand	FujiFilm	Panasonic
Announced	2010-07-06	2012-10-15
Body Type	SLR-like (bridge)	Compact
Sensor
Type	CCD	CMOS
Size	1/2.3-inch	1/1.7-inch
Dimensions	6.17 x 4.55 mm	7.44 x 5.58 mm
Area	28.07mm²	41.52mm²
Megapixels	12 megapixels	10 megapixels
Max Resolution	4000 x 3000	3648 x 2736
Max Native Light sensitivity	1,600 ISO	6,400 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity	3200 ISO	12800 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	100 ISO	80 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	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	28-504 mm (18×)	24-90 mm (3.8x)
Max Aperture	F3.1-5.6	F1.4-2.3
Macro Focus Range	2cm	1cm
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Fixed type
Size	3"	3"
Resolution	230k dots	920k 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	8.50 m
Max Flash Sync	s	n/a
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	1.0 fps	11.0 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	298g
Dimensions	110 x 73 x 81mm	111 x 68 x 46mm
Battery Life	n/a	330 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score	not tested	50
DxO Color Depth	not tested	20.7
DxO Dynamic Range	not tested	11.7
DxO Low Light ISO	not tested	147
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