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Canon 90D vs Panasonic FZ2500

Portability
60
Imaging
72
Features
93
Overall
80
Canon EOS 90D front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 front
Portability
53
Imaging
52
Features
81
Overall
63

Canon 90D vs Panasonic FZ2500 Key Specs

Canon 90D
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 701g - 141 x 105 x 77mm
  • Released August 2019
  • Earlier Model is Canon 80D
Panasonic FZ2500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • 24-480mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 915g - 138 x 102 x 135mm
  • Introduced September 2016
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ2000
  • Previous Model is Panasonic FZ1000
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Canon 90D vs Panasonic FZ2500 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon 90D and Panasonic FZ2500, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the 90D (33MP) and FZ2500 (20MP) and the 90D (APS-C) and FZ2500 (1") have totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The 90D was released 2 years after the FZ2500 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon 90D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the 90D scores vs the FZ2500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Panasonic FZ2500

 90D FZ2500 
IntroducedAugust 2019September 2016Newer by 36 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Canon 90D

 FZ2500 90D 

Common features in the Canon 90D and Panasonic FZ2500

 90D FZ2500 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution1040k1040kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon 90D vs Panasonic FZ2500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 90D provides exterior dimensions of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ2500 has dimensions of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") and a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 90D and Panasonic FZ2500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the 90D and the FZ2500.

Canon 90D vs Panasonic FZ2500 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 90D and FZ2500 is 60 and 53 respectively.

Canon 90D vs Panasonic FZ2500 top view buttons comparison

Canon 90D vs Panasonic FZ2500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 90D and FZ2500.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 90D featuring a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Canon 90D will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 13MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher 90D is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 90D vs Panasonic FZ2500 sensor size comparison

Canon 90D vs Panasonic FZ2500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 90D vs Panasonic FZ2500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 90D Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FZ2500 Portrait photography highlights
83
has manual focus
megapixel count fantastic (33MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
71
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 90D as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ2500 as a Street photography camera
71
screen articulates
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides touch focus
environment proof
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
70
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
offers focus via touch
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Sports Comparison

Canon 90D Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FZ2500 Sports photography highlights
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
megapixel count fantastic (33MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery (1,300 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
68
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
comes with tracking focus
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 90D Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FZ2500 Travel photography highlights
78
better than average battery (1,300 per charge)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
provides touch focus
megapixel count fantastic (33MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
65
offers focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 90D Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FZ2500 Landscape photography advice
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count fantastic (33 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery (1,300 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
64
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 90D as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ2500 as a Vlogging camera
71
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone support
lack of image stabilization
66
reasonably wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic socket
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Canon 90D vs Panasonic FZ2500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 90D and Panasonic FZ2500
 Canon EOS 90DPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon EOS 90D Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FZ2000
Type Advanced DSLR Large Sensor Superzoom
Released 2019-08-28 2016-09-19
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 8 Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 33MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6960 x 4640 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 51200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 45 49
Cross type focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Total lenses 326 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 13.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 4096 x 2060 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (With USB-PD compatible chargers) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 701 grams (1.55 pounds) 915 grams (2.02 pounds)
Physical dimensions 141 x 105 x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") 138 x 102 x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 538
Other
Battery life 1300 images 350 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6N DMW-BLC12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Launch cost $1,199 $998