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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FZ2500

Portability
62
Imaging
61
Features
90
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 front
Portability
53
Imaging
53
Features
81
Overall
64

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Key Specs

Panasonic G9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Revealed November 2017
Panasonic FZ2500
(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
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ2000
  • Succeeded the Panasonic FZ1000
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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FZ2500, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the G9 (20MP) and the FZ2500 (20MP) is very comparable but the G9 (Four Thirds) and FZ2500 (1") enjoy different sensor size.

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The G9 was revealed 14 months after the FZ2500 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the G9 scores vs the FZ2500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Panasonic FZ2500

 G9 FZ2500 
RevealedNovember 2017September 2016More modern by 14 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Panasonic G9

 FZ2500 G9 

Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Panasonic FZ2500

 G9 FZ2500 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution1040k1040kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G9 has outside dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") and a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ2500 has measurements of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") along with a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FZ2500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the G9 vs the FZ2500.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FZ2500 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 and FZ2500 is 62 and 53 respectively.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FZ2500 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The picture below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 and FZ2500.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same resolution but different sensor sizes. The G9 features the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The more modern G9 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FZ2500 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G9
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ2500
76
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
71
manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G9 Street photography details
Panasonic FZ2500 Street photography details
75
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
supports focus via touch
weather sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
70
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW formats
supports touch focus
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic G9
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ2500
70
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
high frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
not so great battery life (400 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
69
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G9 Travel photography features
Panasonic FZ2500 Travel photography features
70
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
not so great battery life (400 CIPA)
66
supports touch focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ2500 as a Landscape photography camera
76
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
not so great battery life (400 CIPA)
65
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G9 Vlogging information
Panasonic FZ2500 Vlogging information
77
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone jack
66
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic port
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G9 and Panasonic FZ2500
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FZ2000
Type Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2017-11-08 2016-09-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 200 125
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 100 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 225 49
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 20.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 13.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off 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
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 4096 x 2060 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 658 grams (1.45 pounds) 915 grams (2.02 pounds)
Dimensions 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") 138 x 102 x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 400 images 350 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLF19 DMW-BLC12
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Two 1
Pricing at release $1,500 $998