Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic G1

Lets look closer at the Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic G1, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are produced by Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the FZ2500 (20MP) and G1 (12MP) and the FZ2500 (1") and G1 (Four Thirds) use different sensor sizes.

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The FZ2500 was announced 7 years after the G1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the FZ2500 grades against the G1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery and Panasonic G1 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ2500 has got physical measurements of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") accompanied by a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs) while the Panasonic G1 has sizing of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic G1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FZ2500 and the G1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ2500 and G1 is 53 and 82 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The pic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ2500 and G1.

As you have seen, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FZ2500 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic FZ2500 will render more detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher FZ2500 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.