Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FZ2500
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Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FZ2500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 427g - 125 x 72 x 37mm
- Released January 2016
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- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand 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
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ2000
- Earlier Model is Panasonic FZ1000
Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FZ2500 Overview
Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FZ2500, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the PEN-F (20MP) and the FZ2500 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the PEN-F (Four Thirds) and FZ2500 (1") feature different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe PEN-F was introduced 7 months before the FZ2500 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the PEN-F grades against the FZ2500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN-F & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus PEN-F Gallery & Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Panasonic FZ2500
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Olympus PEN-F
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Revealed | September 2016 | January 2016 | More recent by 7 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 1037k | Sharper screen (+3k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus PEN-F and Panasonic FZ2500
PEN-F | FZ2500 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Both are selfie friendly | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FZ2500 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus PEN-F features physical dimensions of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ2500 has dimensions of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") having a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs).
Examine the Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FZ2500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the PEN-F and the FZ2500.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PEN-F and FZ2500 is 84 and 53 respectively.
Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FZ2500 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the PEN-F and FZ2500.
Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The PEN-F contains the bigger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh easier. The older PEN-F will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FZ2500 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic FZ2500 Specifications
Olympus PEN-F | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus PEN-F | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FZ2000 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Large Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2016-01-27 | 2016-09-19 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VII | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 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 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min boosted ISO | 80 | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 81 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focus distance | - | 3cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,037 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | 2,360 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 12.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 13.20 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain) | 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 metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) | 4096 x 2060 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 4096x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 427 grams (0.94 pounds) | 915 grams (2.02 pounds) |
Dimensions | 125 x 72 x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") | 138 x 102 x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 74 | 70 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.1 | 23.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | 894 | 538 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photographs | 350 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLN-1 | DMW-BLC12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $1,000 | $998 |