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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic FZ2500

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 front
Portability
53
Imaging
53
Features
81
Overall
64

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Succeeded the Panasonic FZ100
  • Replacement is Panasonic FZ300
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
  • Introduced September 2016
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ2000
  • Old Model is Panasonic FZ1000
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic FZ2500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the FZ200 (12MP) and FZ2500 (20MP) and the FZ200 (1/2.3") and FZ2500 (1") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The FZ200 was announced 5 years before the FZ2500 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FZ200 matches up against the FZ2500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Panasonic FZ2500

 FZ200 FZ2500 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Panasonic FZ200

 FZ2500 FZ200 
IntroducedSeptember 2016July 2012More modern by 50 months
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic FZ2500

 FZ200 FZ2500 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ200 has external dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") along with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst 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).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the FZ200 versus the FZ2500.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic FZ2500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ200 and FZ2500 is 65 and 53 respectively.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic FZ2500 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The picture below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ200 and FZ2500.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FZ200 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic FZ2500 will offer greater detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FZ200 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic FZ2500 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ200
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ2500
48
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/4,000 seconds)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
71
manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Street photography advice
Panasonic FZ2500 Street photography advice
57
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than others (588g)
70
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW formats
has focus via touch
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography info
Panasonic FZ2500 Sports photography info
46
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (540 per charge)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
69
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
features tracking autofocus
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography details
Panasonic FZ2500 Travel photography details
55
better than average battery power (540 CIPA)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (588 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
has focus via touch
decent MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ2500 as a Landscape photography camera
48
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (540 CIPA)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
65
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ200
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ2500
63
fairly wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic support
slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than others (588g)
66
really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic FZ2500
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FZ2000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-07-18 2016-09-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine VII FHD Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 23 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,312 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.50 m 13.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/4000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps) 4096 x 2060 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 588 grams (1.30 lb) 915 grams (2.02 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 138 x 102 x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 37 70
DXO Color Depth rating 19.1 23.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 12.6
DXO Low light rating 114 538
Other
Battery life 540 photographs 350 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - DMW-BLC12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $499 $998