Leica V-Lux 5 vs Panasonic FZ2500
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Leica V-Lux 5 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Key Specs
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- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 12500 (Increase to 25000)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-400mm (F2.8-4) lens
- 812g - 137 x 97 x 132mm
- Released January 2020
- Replaced the Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 4096 x 2160 video
- 24-480mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 915g - 138 x 102 x 135mm
- Revealed September 2016
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ2000
- Superseded the Panasonic FZ1000
Leica V-Lux 5 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Overview
In this article, we are reviewing the Leica V-Lux 5 versus Panasonic FZ2500, both Large Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 5 (20MP) and the FZ2500 (20MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe V-Lux 5 was announced 3 years after the FZ2500 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the V-Lux 5 scores versus the FZ2500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Leica V-Lux 5 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500. The whole galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 5 Gallery & Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 5 over the Panasonic FZ2500
V-Lux 5 | FZ2500 | |||
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Revealed | January 2020 | September 2016 | More modern by 41 months | |
Display resolution | 1240k | 1040k | Sharper display (+200k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Leica V-Lux 5
FZ2500 | V-Lux 5 |
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Common features in the Leica V-Lux 5 and Panasonic FZ2500
V-Lux 5 | FZ2500 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Both are selfie friendly | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Leica V-Lux 5 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 5 enjoys outside dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ2500 has measurements of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") accompanied by a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs).
Analyze the Leica V-Lux 5 versus Panasonic FZ2500 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the V-Lux 5 vs the FZ2500.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 5 and FZ2500 is 55 and 53 respectively.
Leica V-Lux 5 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 5 and FZ2500.
As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files but you really should take the age of the cameras into account. The newer V-Lux 5 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.
Leica V-Lux 5 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Screen and ViewFinder
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Leica V-Lux 5 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Leica | Panasonic |
Model type | Leica V-Lux 5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FZ2000 |
Class | Large Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2020-01-17 | 2016-09-19 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 12500 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25000 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-400mm (16.7x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4 | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,240k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | 2,360k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.50 m (with Auto ISO) | 13.20 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, auto w/slow sync and redeye reduction, on, off | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 4096 x 2060 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 4096x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 812 grams (1.79 lb) | 915 grams (2.02 lb) |
Dimensions | 137 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") | 138 x 102 x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 360 shots | 350 shots |
Form of battery | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | DMW-BLC12 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $1,550 | $998 |