Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Comparison

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Fujifilm SL1000

16 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Panasonic FZ2500

20 MP | 1 BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two Bridge cameras from Fujifilm and Panasonic. Fujifilm SL1000 was introduced to market in January 2013 and Panasonic FZ2500 was launched in September 2016. As you can see, SL1000 is 3 years older than FZ2500. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Fujifilm SL1000 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor whereas Panasonic FZ2500 has a 20.0MP 1-inch sensor.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Fujifilm SL1000 and Panasonic FZ2500 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Fujifilm SL1000 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2013-01-07

16MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor

ISO 64 - 12800

24-1200 mm F2.9-6.5 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3" Tilting Screen

920k dot Electronic viewfinder

10 fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

480fps High-Speed Video

659g. 123 x 89 x 123 mm mm

Panasonic FZ2500 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2016-09-19

20MP - 1-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor

ISO 125 - 12800 ( expands to 80-25600)

24-480 mm F2.8-4.5 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3" Fully Articulated Screen

2360k dot Electronic viewfinder

12 fps continuous shooting

4K (DCI) - 4096 x 2160 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

915g. 138 x 102 x 135 mm

Also known as Lumix DMC-FZ2000

Replaced Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 Compare

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Fujifilm SL1000 and Panasonic FZ2500 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500

Weight	659 g vs 915 g	256 g lighter
Focal Length - Tele	1200mm vs 480mm	720 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom	50× vs 20x	more flexible focal coverage

Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 over Fujifilm FinePix SL1000

Wireless Connection	Built-In vs None	Better connectivity
Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Easy control of camera functions
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs No	very handy for portraits
Max Sensor Resolution	20 MP vs 16 MP	25% more pixels
LCD Screen Resolution	1.040k dots vs 920k dots	13% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter	1/4000s vs 1/1700s	faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting	12.0fps vs 10.0fps	2 fps faster
Microphone Port	Yes vs No	High quality audio recording option
Headphone Port	Yes vs No	better video control
Timelapse Recording	Yes vs No	creative shooting
Max Aperture - Wide	2.80 vs 2.90	faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele	4.50 vs 6.50	faster lens at tele
Viewfinder Resolution	2360k dot vs 920k dot	156% higher resolution
Max Video Resolution	4096 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080	Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing	Yes vs No	Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Built-in ND Filter	6.0-stops vs No	Use larger aperture under strong light
4K Photo Mode	Yes vs No	Extract 8MP photos from 4K Video
Focus Bracketing	Yes vs No	Take multiple photos shifting focus point
Focus Stacking	Yes vs No	Stacks photos in-camera to maximize depth of field
Post Focus Mode	Yes vs No	Change focus point after taking a shot
Smartphone Remote	Yes vs No	Remote control your camera with a smartphone

Common Strengths of Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500

Image Stabilization	Optical vs Optical	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Adjustable LCD Screen	Tilting vs Fully Articulated	Flexible shooting positions
Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light
External Flash Shoe	Yes vs Yes	Better for flash photography
Viewfinder	Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic)	Better framing and control
RAW Support	Yes vs Yes	Better image quality
LCD Screen Resolution	920k dots vs 1.040k dots	High resolution screens
Continuous Shooting	10.0fps vs 12.0fps	Fast shooting speeds
Manual Exposure	Yes vs Yes	better exposure control
Focal Length - Wide	24mm vs 24mm	Very good wide angle coverage
Focal Length - Tele	1200mm vs 480mm	Very good Telezoom

Common Weaknesses of Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500

Environmental Sealing	No vs No	not suitable for tough conditions

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic FZ2500: 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 SL1000 and Panasonic FZ2500 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Fujifilm SL1000 has external dimensions of and weighs 659 g (including batteries). Panasonic FZ2500 has external dimensions of 138 x 102 x 135 mm (5.42 x 4.01 x 5.3″) and weighs 915 g (2.02 lb / 32.28 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Fujifilm SL1000 and Panasonic FZ2500. Fujifilm SL1000 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 15mm narrower, 13mm shorter and 12mm thinner than Panasonic FZ2500.

Comparison image of Fujifilm SL1000 and Panasonic FZ2500 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Fujifilm SL1000 and Panasonic FZ2500.

Comparison image of Fujifilm SL1000 and Panasonic FZ2500 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Fujifilm SL1000 and Panasonic FZ2500.

Top View Comparison image of Fujifilm SL1000 and Panasonic FZ2500 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Fujifilm SL1000 is significantly lighter (256g ) than the Panasonic FZ2500 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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SL1000

FZ2500

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Thickness Comparison

Bridge Cameras

SL1000

FZ2500

Min

Average

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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 nor Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 (Lumix DMC-FZ2000) 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

LCD Screen Size and Features

Fujifilm SL1000 and Panasonic FZ2500's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".

Fujifilm SL1000 features a Tilting only screen which is mostly only good for shooting from waist or over the head levels. On the other hand, Panasonic FZ2500 sports a Fully Articulated screen which is more flexible and useful especially for taking Selfie shots and video.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic FZ2500: Sensor Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Panasonic FZ2500 has a 20.0MP 1-inch (13.2 x 8.8 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features Venus Engine processor.

Below you can see the SL1000 and FZ2500 sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Fujifilm SL1000 and Panasonic FZ2500 Cameras

As seen above, Panasonic FZ2500 has a 4.1x Larger sensor area than Fujifilm SL1000. 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 SL1000 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Lens Specs Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 features a 24-1200 mm F2.9-6.5 50× zoom lens whereas Panasonic FZ2500 features a 24-480 mm F2.8-4.5 20x zoom lens.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 24mm. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f2.80, Panasonic FZ2500 is faster than Fujifilm SL1000 at this focal length. On the tele end, Fujifilm SL1000 has 720mm longer reach than the Panasonic FZ2500. However, with a max aperture of f4.50, Panasonic FZ2500 is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

DSLR-Like Cameras

SL1000

FZ2500

Widest - Samsung WB2200F

Average

Telezoom

DSLR-Like Cameras

SL1000

FZ2500

Longest - Nikon P1000

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

DSLR-Like Cameras

SL1000

FZ2500

Fastest - Olympus 1

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

DSLR-Like Cameras

SL1000

FZ2500

Fastest - Sony RX10 III

Average

What types of Photography are Fujifilm SL1000 and Panasonic FZ2500 Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Fujifilm SL1000 and Panasonic FZ2500 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 SL1000 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Panasonic FZ2500 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Manual Focus Mode
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Average sized 1 sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Ergonomics&Handling
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Fujifilm SL1000 for Street Photography

GOOD

Panasonic FZ2500 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Tilting LCD Screen
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Manual Focus Mode
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1 sensor
Medium sized Body
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Fujifilm SL1000 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Panasonic FZ2500 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
1200 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Manual Focus Mode
Environmental Sealings
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1700s
Unknown Focus Points
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.50
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 12.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
49 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
480 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
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Fujifilm SL1000 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Panasonic FZ2500 for Daily Photography

GOOD

RAW shooting capability
50.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
659g
Body Thickness 123mm
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RAW shooting capability
20.0X Optical Zoom
Average sized 1 sensor
Medium size Body
915g
Body Thickness 135mm
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Fujifilm SL1000 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Panasonic FZ2500 for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

RAW shooting capability
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Manual Focus Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1 sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic FZ2500: 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 SL1000 and Panasonic FZ2500, 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 SL1000 and Panasonic FZ2500 scores compare:

Fujifilm SL1000

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #38 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #484 out of 1226 in all Cameras

Panasonic FZ2500

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #1 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #99 out of 1226 in all Cameras

Panasonic FZ2500 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Fujifilm SL1000 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Fujifilm SL1000. Otherwise, Panasonic FZ2500 is the better camera overall.

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Fujifilm SL1000 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Fujifilm FinePix SL1000	Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
Brand	Fujifilm	Panasonic
Announced	2013-01-07	2016-09-19
Body Type	SLR-like (bridge)	SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor
Type	BSI-CMOS	BSI-CMOS
Size	1/2.3-inch	1-inch
Dimensions	6.17 x 4.55 mm	13.2 x 8.8 mm
Area	28.07mm²	116.16mm²
Megapixels	16 megapixels	20 megapixels
Max Resolution	4608 x 3456	5472 x 3648
Max Native Light sensitivity	12,800 ISO	12,800 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity	-	25600 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	64 ISO	125 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity	-	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	49
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	24-1200 mm (50×)	24-480 mm (20x)
Max Aperture	F2.9-6.5	F2.8-4.5
Macro Focus Range	0cm	3cm
Screen
Type	Tilting	Fully Articulated
Size	3"	3"
Resolution	920k dots	1,040k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	Electronic	Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution	920k dots	2,360k dots
Viewfinder Coverage	n/a	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	n/a	0.74x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/1700s	1/4000s
Max Electronic Shutter	n/a	1/16000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization	Optical	Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	n/a	13.20 m (at Auto ISO)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	10.0 fps	12.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	1920 x 1080	4096 x 2160
Video Formats	Motion JPEG	MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	None	Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	659g	915g
Dimensions	123 x 89 x 123 mmmm	138 x 102 x 135mm
Battery Life	350 shots	350 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score	not tested	70
DxO Color Depth	not tested	23.0
DxO Dynamic Range	not tested	12.6
DxO Low Light ISO	not tested	538
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