Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic FZ2500

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FX75 Gallery and Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.