Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Comparison

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Panasonic FZ2500

20 MP | 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing FZ2500 and FZ2500, two Large Sensor Superzoom cameras by Panasonic. Panasonic FZ2500 was introduced to market in September 2016 and Panasonic FZ2500 was launched in September 2016. Both FZ2500 and FZ2500 were launched within the same month so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and available technology level.

We can expect this to be a close match up because both models are ranked amongst the best in Large Sensor Superzoom cameras. Out of 10 cameras in this class, Panasonic FZ2500 is ranked #1 with an overall score of 74 and Panasonic FZ2500 is ranked #1 with an overall score of 74.

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

Panasonic FZ2500 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2016-09-19

20MP - 1″ 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

12.0fps continuous shooting

4K (DCI) - 4096 x 2060 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

915g. 138 x 102 x 135 mm

Also known as Lumix DMC-FZ2000

Replaced Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 Compare

Panasonic FZ2500 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2016-09-19

20MP - 1″ 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

12.0fps continuous shooting

4K (DCI) - 4096 x 2060 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 Panasonic FZ2500 and Panasonic FZ2500 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500

Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500

Common Strengths of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500

Wireless Connection	Yes vs Yes	Better connectivity
Image Stabilization	Optical vs Optical	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Adjustable LCD Screen	Fully Articulated 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
Touch Screen	Yes vs Yes	Easy control of camera functions
Viewfinder	Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic)	Better framing and control
RAW Support	Yes vs Yes	Better image quality
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs Yes	very handy for portraits
Max Resolution	20 MP vs 20 MP	Bigger prints and more details
LCD Screen Resolution	1.040k dots vs 1.040k dots	High resolution screens
Continuous Shooting	12.0fps vs 12.0fps	Fast shooting speeds
Manual Focusing	Yes vs Yes	both have manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure	Yes vs Yes	better exposure control
Microphone Port	Yes vs Yes	High quality audio recording option
Headphone Port	Yes vs Yes	better video control
Timelapse Recording	Yes vs Yes	creative shooting
Focal Length - Wide	24mm vs 24mm	Very good wide angle coverage
Focal Length - Tele	480mm vs 480mm	Very good Telezoom
Max Aperture - Wide	0.00 vs 0.00	Fast lenses at wide
Max Aperture - Tele	2.80 vs 2.80	Fast lenses at tele
AE Bracketing	Yes vs Yes	Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Built-in ND Filter	6.0-stops vs 6.0-stops	Use larger aperture under strong light
Selfie/Vlogger Friendly LCD	Yes vs Yes	Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
4K Photo Mode	Yes vs Yes	Extract 8MP photos from 4K Video
Focus Bracketing	Yes vs Yes	Take multiple photos shifting focus point
Focus Stacking	Yes vs Yes	Stacks photos in-camera to maximize depth of field
Post Focus Mode	Yes vs Yes	Change focus point after taking a shot
Dual-axis Electronic Level	Yes vs Yes	Level the camera easily in two axis
Smartphone Remote	Yes vs Yes	Remote control your camera with a smartphone
Video Bit rates	100mbps vs 100mbps	High Video quality

Common Weaknesses of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500

Environmental Sealing	No vs No	not suitable for tough conditions

Panasonic FZ2500 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 Panasonic FZ2500 and Panasonic FZ2500 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. 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). 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 Panasonic FZ2500 and Panasonic FZ2500. In this case, we can see that Panasonic FZ2500 and Panasonic FZ2500 have the exact same height, width and thickness.

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

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

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

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

Top View Comparison image of Panasonic FZ2500 and Panasonic FZ2500 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Panasonic FZ2500 and Panasonic FZ2500 have exactly the same weight of 915g.

Weight Comparison

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FZ2500

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Thickness Comparison

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FZ2500

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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 (Lumix DMC-FZ2000) 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

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

Both cameras feature Fully Articulating screens where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over the head levels. Fully articulating screens are also useful for taking Selfie shots and video.

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic FZ2500: Sensor Comparison

Both Panasonic FZ2500 and Panasonic FZ2500 have 1″ sized 20.0 MP resolution sensors so sensor size and resolution is not a differentiator between these two cameras.

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

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

Panasonic FZ2500 and Panasonic FZ2500 have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

DxOMark Sensor Scores
At Camera Decision, we also look at Dxo Mark sensors when available as we think it is a good indicator of image quality.

Model	Overall	Color Depth	Dynamic Range	Low-light ISO
Panasonic FZ2500	70	23.0 bits	12.6 Evs	538 ISO
Panasonic FZ2500	70	23.0 bits	12.6 Evs	538 ISO

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Lens Specs Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 and Panasonic FZ2500 features 24-480 mm F2.8-4.5 20x zoom lenses so they have the same focal range and light collecting ability.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 24mm and have the same max aperture of f0.00 at this focal length. Both cameras have a tele angle reach of 480mm and have the same max aperture of f2.80 at this focal length.

Wide Coverage

DSLR-Like Cameras

FZ2500

Widest - Samsung WB2200F

Average

Telezoom

DSLR-Like Cameras

FZ2500

Longest - Nikon P1000

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

DSLR-Like Cameras

FZ2500

Fastest - Leica V-Lux 5

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

DSLR-Like Cameras

FZ2500

Fastest - Sony RX10 III

Average

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

In this section, we rank and compare Panasonic FZ2500 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.

Panasonic FZ2500 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Panasonic FZ2500 for Portrait Photography

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Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm 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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Panasonic FZ2500 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Panasonic FZ2500 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

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: f0.00
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm sensor
Medium sized Body
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Panasonic FZ2500 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Panasonic FZ2500 for Sports Photography

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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
Fast Lens at Tele: f2.80
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
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Panasonic FZ2500 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Panasonic FZ2500 for Daily Photography

GOOD

RAW shooting capability
20.0X Optical Zoom
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm sensor
Medium size Body
915g
Body Thickness 135mm
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Panasonic FZ2500 for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Panasonic FZ2500 for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Panasonic FZ2500 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 Panasonic FZ2500 and Panasonic FZ2500, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 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 Panasonic FZ2500 and Panasonic FZ2500 scores compare:

Panasonic FZ2500

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #1 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #104 out of 1233 in all Cameras

Panasonic FZ2500

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #1 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #104 out of 1233 in all Cameras

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500	Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
Brand	Panasonic	Panasonic
Announced	2016-09-19	2016-09-19
Body Type	SLR-like (bridge)	SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor
Type	BSI-CMOS	BSI-CMOS
Size	1″	1″
Dimensions	13.2 x 8.8 mm	13.2 x 8.8 mm
Area	116.16mm²	116.16mm²
Megapixels	20 megapixels	20 megapixels
Max Resolution	5472 x 3648	5472 x 3648
Max Native Light sensitivity	12,800 ISO	12,800 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity	25600 ISO	25600 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	125 ISO	125 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity	80 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	49	49
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	24-480 mm (20x)	24-480 mm (20x)
Max Aperture	F2.8-4.5	F2.8-4.5
Macro Focus Range	3cm	3cm
Screen
Type	Fully Articulated	Fully Articulated
Size	3	3
Resolution	1,040k dots	1,040k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	Electronic	Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution	2,360k dots	2,360k dots
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.74x	0.74x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/4000s	1/4000s
Max Electronic Shutter	1/16000s	1/16000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization	Optical	Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	13.20 m (at Auto ISO)	13.20 m (at Auto ISO)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	12.0 fps	12.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	4096 x 2060	4096 x 2060
Video Formats	MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264	MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	Built-In	Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	915g	915g
Dimensions	138 x 102 x 135mm	138 x 102 x 135mm
Battery Life	350 shots	350 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score	70	70
DxO Color Depth	23.0	23.0
DxO Dynamic Range	12.6	12.6
DxO Low Light ISO	538	538
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