Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FZ2500
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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500. The full galleries are available at Panasonic G9 Gallery and Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Panasonic FZ2500
G9 | FZ2500 | |||
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Revealed | November 2017 | ![]() | September 2016 | More modern by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Panasonic G9
FZ2500 | G9 |
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Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Panasonic FZ2500
G9 | FZ2500 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display size |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1040k | Exact 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 | |
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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 |