Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic FZ40

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic FZ40, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the FZ2500 (20MP) and FZ40 (14MP) and the FZ2500 (1") and FZ40 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The FZ2500 was launched 6 years later than the FZ40 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FZ2500 scores vs the FZ40 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery and Panasonic FZ40 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ2500 has outer dimensions of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") having a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ40 has sizing of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") along with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic FZ40 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FZ2500 vs the FZ40.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FZ2500 and FZ40 is 53 and 68 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The photograph below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ2500 and FZ40.

All in all, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FZ2500 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FZ2500 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent FZ2500 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.