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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FZ2500

Portability
68 Imaging
59 Features
93 Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 front
Portability
53 Imaging
53 Features
81 Overall
64

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FZ2500 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 574g - 134 x 91 x 67mm
  • Announced September 2016
  • Older Model is Olympus E-M1
  • Later Model is Olympus E-M1 III
Panasonic FZ2500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • 24-480mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 915g - 138 x 102 x 135mm
  • Released September 2016
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ2000
  • Older Model is Panasonic FZ1000
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FZ2500 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FZ2500, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-M1 II (20MP) and the FZ2500 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the E-M1 II (Four Thirds) and FZ2500 (1") provide totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The E-M1 II was released at a similar time to the FZ2500 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the E-M1 II scores vs the FZ2500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the Panasonic FZ2500

		

		

			
 E-M1 II FZ2500 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Olympus E-M1 II

		

		

			
 FZ2500 E-M1 II 
Screen resolution1040k1037kSharper screen (+3k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-M1 II and Panasonic FZ2500

		

		

			
 E-M1 II FZ2500 
ReleasedSeptember 2016September 2016Same age
Manual focus  Very exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FZ2500 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1 II has got external dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ2500 has sizing of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") accompanied by a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs).
Check out the Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FZ2500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the E-M1 II compared to the FZ2500.
Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FZ2500 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 II and FZ2500 is 68 and 53 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FZ2500 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FZ2500 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1 II and FZ2500.
As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The E-M1 II has the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler.
	
			Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FZ2500 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FZ2500 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FZ2500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-M1 II Portrait photography features
Panasonic FZ2500 Portrait photography features
75
 has manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 features face detection focus
 exports RAW formats
71
 you can focus manually
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 provides face detect focus
 saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Olympus E-M1 II Street photography highlights
Panasonic FZ2500 Street photography highlights
78
 screen can move to multiple angles
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW formats
 has focus by touch
 environment proof
 lighter than competition (574g)
 good ISO range (25,600)
70
 screen can move to multiple angles
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 saves RAW formats
 supports focus via touch
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Sports Comparison
Olympus E-M1 II Sports photography info
Panasonic FZ2500 Sports photography info
74
 high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 silent mode (1/32,000s)
 high max fps (60.0 frames per second)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 features tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 has phase detect auto focus
 not so great battery power (350 per charge)
69
 amazing zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 provides tracking focus
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus E-M1 II
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ2500
72
 lighter than competition (574 grams)
 environment proof
 has focus by touch
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 screen is selfie friendly
 not so great battery power (350 per charge)
66
 supports focus via touch
 MP count good (20MP)
 built-in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 fairly wide (24mm)
 very long reach (480mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus E-M1 II as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic FZ2500 as a Landscape photography camera
76
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 does not have low pass filter
 good ISO range (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
 environment proof
 has dual storage slots
 not so great battery power (350 CIPA)
65
 you can focus manually
 fairly wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 saves RAW formats
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-M1 II Vlogging details
Panasonic FZ2500 Vlogging details
79
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detection focus
 high video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 has external microphone jack
 lighter than competition (574 grams)
66
 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen is selfie friendly
 screen is touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focus
 high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 comes with microphone socket
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FZ2500 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 II and Panasonic FZ2500
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
Also called - Lumix DMC-FZ2000
Class Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2016-09-19 2016-09-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VIII Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 125
RAW format    
Lowest boosted ISO 64 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points 121 49
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,037k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 60.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 9.10 m (at ISO 100) 13.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM, 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4096 x 2060 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video data format MOV, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 574g (1.27 lbs) 915g (2.02 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") 138 x 102 x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 80 70
DXO Color Depth rating 23.7 23.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.8 12.6
DXO Low light rating 1312 538
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 350 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLH-1 DMW-BLC12
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Dual One
Price at launch $1,700 $998