Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FZ2500

Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic GH5S versus Panasonic FZ2500, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and FZ2500 (20MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and FZ2500 (1") possess different sensor sizing.

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The GH5S was released 16 months after the FZ2500 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the GH5S matches up vs the FZ2500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GH5S Gallery and Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH5S offers external measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 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).

Take a look at the Panasonic GH5S versus Panasonic FZ2500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the GH5S vs the FZ2500.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GH5S and FZ2500 is 62 and 53 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The pic here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GH5S and FZ2500.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GH5S due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic FZ2500 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent GH5S should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.