Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic FZ47

Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic FZ2500 and Panasonic FZ47, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the FZ2500 (20MP) and FZ47 (12MP) and the FZ2500 (1") and FZ47 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The FZ2500 was announced 5 years after the FZ47 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FZ2500 matches up against the FZ47 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery and Panasonic FZ47 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ2500 offers outside measurements 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 FZ47 has proportions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ2500 and Panasonic FZ47 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the FZ2500 and the FZ47.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ2500 and FZ47 is 53 and 68 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The picture here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ2500 and FZ47.

As you can tell, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FZ2500 with its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic FZ2500 will give greater detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent FZ2500 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.