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Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic FZ2500

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 front
Portability
53
Imaging
53
Features
81
Overall
64

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Key Specs

Panasonic FX78
(Full Review)
  • 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
Panasonic FZ2500
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Panasonic FZ2500

 FX78 FZ2500 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Panasonic FX78

 FZ2500 FX78 
ReleasedSeptember 2016January 2011Newer by 68 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FX78 and Panasonic FZ2500

 FX78 FZ2500 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic FZ2500 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX78 and FZ2500 is 95 and 53 respectively.

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic FZ2500 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic FZ2500 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX78 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ2500 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
71
focusing manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Street photography information
Panasonic FZ2500 Street photography information
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
70
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
includes focus via touch
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Sports photography info
Panasonic FZ2500 Sports photography info
28
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
69
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
offers tracking focus
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FZ2500 Travel photography factors
56
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
66
includes focus via touch
decent MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX78 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ2500 as a Landscape photography camera
36
really wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
65
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Vlogging info
Panasonic FZ2500 Vlogging info
33
really wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
66
really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone socket
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX78 and Panasonic FZ2500
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
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