Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic FZ2500

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic FZ2500, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) and the FZ2500 (20MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm X-T1 (APS-C) and FZ2500 (1") have different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 was revealed 3 years before the FZ2500 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T1 scores vs the FZ2500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-T1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-T1 Gallery & Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T1 enjoys outside measurements of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ2500 has specifications of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") with a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 and the FZ2500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T1 and FZ2500 is 79 and 53 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T1 and FZ2500.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T1 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic FZ2500 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.