Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic FZ2500

Its time to take a deeper look at the Leica D-Lux 7 and Panasonic FZ2500, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the D-Lux 7 (17MP) and the FZ2500 (20MP) is fairly similar but the D-Lux 7 (Four Thirds) and FZ2500 (1") posses different sensor sizes.

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The D-Lux 7 was unveiled 2 years after the FZ2500 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Leica D-Lux 7 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the D-Lux 7 grades vs the FZ2500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica D-Lux 7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500. The full galleries are viewable at Leica D-Lux 7 Gallery & Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Leica D-Lux 7 has got external dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ2500 has sizing of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") with a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs).

Check the Leica D-Lux 7 and Panasonic FZ2500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the D-Lux 7 versus the FZ2500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the D-Lux 7 and FZ2500 is 81 and 53 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The image here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D-Lux 7 and FZ2500.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D-Lux 7 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic FZ2500 will deliver greater detail having an extra 3MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The more recent D-Lux 7 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.