Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic G3

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic FZ2500 versus Panasonic G3, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are built by Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the FZ2500 (20MP) and G3 (16MP) and the FZ2500 (1") and G3 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor size.

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The FZ2500 was unveiled 5 years after the G3 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FZ2500 matches up against the G3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery & Panasonic G3 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ2500 offers 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) while the Panasonic G3 has specifications of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FZ2500 vs the G3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ2500 and G3 is 53 and 83 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The picture underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ2500 and G3.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FZ2500 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic FZ2500 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer FZ2500 will have an advantage in sensor tech.