Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic FZ300
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic FZ300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost 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
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ2000
- Superseded the Panasonic FZ1000
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/16000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
- 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
- Announced July 2015
- Superseded the Panasonic FZ200
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic FZ300 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FZ2500 and Panasonic FZ300, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the FZ2500 (20MP) and FZ300 (12MP) and the FZ2500 (1") and FZ300 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FZ2500 was launched 15 months after the FZ300 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FZ2500 scores against the FZ300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic FZ300 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery and Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Panasonic FZ300
FZ2500 | FZ300 | |||
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Announced | September 2016 | July 2015 | More modern by 15 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Panasonic FZ2500
FZ300 | FZ2500 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ2500 and Panasonic FZ300
FZ2500 | FZ300 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurements | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 1040k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Both are selfie friendly | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic FZ300 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ2500 has outside dimensions of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") and a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ300 has measurements of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FZ2500 and Panasonic FZ300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the FZ2500 against the FZ300.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ2500 and FZ300 is 53 and 59 respectively.
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic FZ300 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ2500 and FZ300.
Clearly, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FZ2500 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic FZ2500 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer FZ2500 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic FZ300 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-FZ2000 | - |
Class | Large Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2016-09-19 | 2015-07-16 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 12 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 | 5472 x 3648 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | 1,440 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/16000 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 12.0fps | 12.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.20 m (at Auto ISO) | 8.80 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2060 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 915 gr (2.02 pounds) | 691 gr (1.52 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 138 x 102 x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") | 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 70 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 538 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 pictures | 380 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DMW-BLC12 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $998 | $598 |