Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic G5

On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic G5, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both created by Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the FZ2500 (20MP) and G5 (16MP) and the FZ2500 (1") and G5 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor size.

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The FZ2500 was introduced 4 years after the G5 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FZ2500 matches up vs the G5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery and Panasonic G5 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ2500 has outside measurements of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") along with a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs) and the Panasonic G5 has measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic G5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the FZ2500 vs the G5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ2500 and G5 is 53 and 74 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The picture here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ2500 and G5.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FZ2500 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Panasonic FZ2500 will result in more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger FZ2500 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.