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Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic FZ2500

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 front
Portability
53
Imaging
53
Features
81
Overall
64

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Key Specs

Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FX70
Panasonic FZ2500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase 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
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ2000
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic FZ1000
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Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic FX75 and Panasonic FZ2500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the FX75 (14MP) and FZ2500 (20MP) and the FX75 (1/2.3") and FZ2500 (1") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The FX75 was introduced 7 years before the FZ2500 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FX75 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FX75 grades against the FZ2500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Panasonic FZ2500

 FX75 FZ2500 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Panasonic FX75

 FZ2500 FX75 
RevealedSeptember 2016June 2010More recent by 76 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FX75 and Panasonic FZ2500

 FX75 FZ2500 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FX75 has outside dimensions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ2500 has specifications of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") and a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FX75 and Panasonic FZ2500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the FX75 versus the FZ2500.

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic FZ2500 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX75 and FZ2500 is 94 and 53 respectively.

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic FZ2500 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX75 and FZ2500.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FX75 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic FZ2500 will offer you greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older FX75 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic FZ2500 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FZ2500 Portrait photography information
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
71
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Street photography details
Panasonic FZ2500 Street photography details
62
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
70
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
boasts touch focus
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FZ2500 Sports photography advice
39
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
69
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports tracking focus
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Travel photography information
Panasonic FZ2500 Travel photography information
67
has touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
66
boasts touch focus
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FZ2500 Landscape photography highlights
37
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
65
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Vlogging information
Panasonic FZ2500 Vlogging information
31
pretty wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
66
decently wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic support
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX75 and Panasonic FZ2500
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX70 Lumix DMC-FZ2000
Class Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-06-01 2016-09-19
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine HD II Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
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 4320 x 3240 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.40 m 13.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (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 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lb) 915 gr (2.02 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 - 350 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - DMW-BLC12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $139 $998