Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic G7

Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic FZ2500 and Panasonic G7, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are built by Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the FZ2500 (20MP) and G7 (16MP) and the FZ2500 (1") and G7 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The FZ2500 was revealed 17 months after the G7 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FZ2500 matches up against the G7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery & Panasonic G7 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ2500 has outer dimensions of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") and a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G7 has specifications of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FZ2500 against the G7.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ2500 and G7 is 53 and 71 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The pic here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ2500 and G7.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FZ2500 with its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic FZ2500 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher FZ2500 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.