Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FZ2500

Here is a complete overview of the Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FZ2500, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the FP2 (14MP) and FZ2500 (20MP) and the FP2 (1/2.3") and FZ2500 (1") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The FP2 was manufactured 7 years before the FZ2500 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FP2 scores versus the FZ2500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP2 Gallery & Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP2 enjoys outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ2500 has sizing of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") having a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the FP2 and the FZ2500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP2 and FZ2500 is 95 and 53 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP2 and FZ2500.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FP2 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic FZ2500 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older FP2 will be behind in sensor tech.