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Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FZ2500

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 front
Portability
53
Imaging
53
Features
81
Overall
64

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Key Specs

Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Revealed September 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
Panasonic FZ2500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Launched September 2016
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ2000
  • Old Model is Panasonic FZ1000
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Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FZ2500, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the FZ2500 (20MP) is pretty similar but the FH7 (1/2.3") and FZ2500 (1") come with totally different sensor size.

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The FH7 was released 6 years earlier than the FZ2500 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the FH7 matches up against the FZ2500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Panasonic FZ2500

 FH7 FZ2500 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Panasonic FH7

 FZ2500 FH7 
LaunchedSeptember 2016September 2011More modern by 61 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Panasonic FZ2500

 FH7 FZ2500 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FH7 has got exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ2500 has specifications of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") with a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FZ2500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the FH7 vs the FZ2500.

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FZ2500 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH7 and FZ2500 is 96 and 53 respectively.

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FZ2500 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The pic here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH7 and FZ2500.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FH7 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic FZ2500 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged FH7 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FZ2500 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FZ2500 Portrait photography factors
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
71
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Street photography advice
Panasonic FZ2500 Street photography advice
67
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than competition (126g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
70
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
has touch focus
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FZ2500 Sports photography highlights
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps low (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
69
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports tracking autofocus
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Travel photography info
Panasonic FZ2500 Travel photography info
71
lighter than competition (126 grams)
includes focus via touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
66
has touch focus
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH7 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ2500 as a Landscape photography camera
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
65
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Vlogging features
Panasonic FZ2500 Vlogging features
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competition (126 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
66
relatively wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone jack
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH7 and Panasonic FZ2500
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
Other name Lumix DMC-FS22 Lumix DMC-FZ2000
Class Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-09-07 2016-09-19
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.30 m 13.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 4096 x 2060 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 4096x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lb) 915 gr (2.02 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 138 x 102 x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 538
Other
Battery life 260 pictures 350 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - DMW-BLC12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $149 $998