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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic G7

Portability
53
Imaging
53
Features
81
Overall
64
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 front
Portability
71
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic G7 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ2500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • 24-480mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 915g - 138 x 102 x 135mm
  • Launched September 2016
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ2000
  • Replaced the Panasonic FZ1000
Panasonic G7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 125 x 86 x 77mm
  • Revealed May 2015
  • Old Model is Panasonic G6
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic G7 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Panasonic G7

 FZ2500 G7 
RevealedSeptember 2016May 2015More modern by 17 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Panasonic FZ2500

 G7 FZ2500 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ2500 and Panasonic G7

 FZ2500 G7 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution1040k1040kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic G7 Physical Comparison

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).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ2500 and Panasonic G7 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic G7 size comparison

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

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic G7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic G7 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic G7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic G7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic G7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Portrait photography info
Panasonic G7 Portrait photography info
71
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
72
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Street photography information
Panasonic G7 Street photography information
70
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
features touch focus
72
screen articulates fully
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch to focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Sports photography details
Panasonic G7 Sports photography details
69
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
has tracking autofocus
has no phase detect AF
55
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (350 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ2500
Travel photography with Panasonic G7
66
features touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
includes touch to focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery life (350 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ2500
Landscape photography with Panasonic G7
65
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Vlogging advice
Panasonic G7 Vlogging advice
66
reasonably wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
72
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
features face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic port
no image stabilization
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic G7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ2500 and Panasonic G7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ2000 -
Type Large Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2016-09-19 2015-05-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Available lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 13.20 m (at Auto ISO) 9.30 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2060 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 (30, 25, 24, 20fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 915 gr (2.02 lb) 410 gr (0.90 lb)
Physical dimensions 138 x 102 x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") 125 x 86 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 70 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 538 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 350 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLC12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $998 $800