Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Panasonic ZS7 and FujiFilm S2500HD side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Panasonic ZS7 has external dimensions of 103 x 60 x 33 mm (4.06 x 2.36 x 1.3″) and weighs 218 g (0.48 lb / 7.69 oz) (including batteries). 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).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Panasonic ZS7 and the FujiFilm S2500HD. Panasonic ZS7 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 7mm narrower, 13mm shorter and 48mm thinner than FujiFilm S2500HD.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Panasonic ZS7 and FujiFilm S2500HD.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Panasonic ZS7 and FujiFilm S2500HD.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Panasonic ZS7 is significantly lighter (119g ) than the FujiFilm S2500HD which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 (Lumix DMC-TZ10) nor FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD (FinePix S2600HD) provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, 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 Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Panasonic ZS7 and FujiFilm S2500HD's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.