Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic FZ2500

In this article, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic FZ2500, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the FS7 (10MP) and FZ2500 (20MP) and the FS7 (1/2.5") and FZ2500 (1") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The FS7 was unveiled 8 years prior to the FZ2500 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FS7 scores against the FZ2500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS7 Gallery and Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS7 provides external dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ2500 has dimensions of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") along with a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic FZ2500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the FS7 compared to the FZ2500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FS7 and FZ2500 is 95 and 53 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The picture underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS7 and FZ2500.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FS7 with its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Panasonic FZ2500 will render greater detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged FS7 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.