Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic FZ2500
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Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
- 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
- Revealed January 2011
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FX77
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- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 4096 x 2160 video
- 24-480mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 915g - 138 x 102 x 135mm
- Released September 2016
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ2000
- Replaced the Panasonic FZ1000
Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic FZ2500, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the FX78 (12MP) and FZ2500 (20MP) and the FX78 (1/2.3") and FZ2500 (1") provide totally different sensor dimensions.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FX78 was introduced 6 years before the FZ2500 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FX78 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FX78 matches up vs the FZ2500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX78 Gallery & Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Panasonic FZ2500
FX78 | FZ2500 | |||
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Display size | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Panasonic FX78
FZ2500 | FX78 | |||
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Released | September 2016 | January 2011 | Newer by 68 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic FX78 and Panasonic FZ2500
FX78 | FZ2500 | |||
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Touch display | Easily navigate |
Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FX78 features outer measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ2500 has specifications of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") accompanied by a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic FZ2500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the FX78 versus the FZ2500.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX78 and FZ2500 is 95 and 53 respectively.
Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The pic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX78 and FZ2500.
As you can tell, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FX78 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic FZ2500 will deliver more detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FX78 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FX77 | Lumix DMC-FZ2000 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2011-01-25 | 2016-09-19 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine FHD | 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 | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.5-5.9 | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3.5" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m | 13.20 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | 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 | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 4096 x 2060 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 4096x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 142 gr (0.31 lb) | 915 gr (2.02 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 138 x 102 x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 538 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 pictures | 350 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | DMW-BLC12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $210 | $998 |