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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic G85

Portability
53
Imaging
53
Features
81
Overall
64
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
Portability
69
Imaging
55
Features
84
Overall
66

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic G85 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
  • Released September 2016
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ2000
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic FZ1000
Panasonic G85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 505g - 128 x 89 x 74mm
  • Launched September 2016
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-G80
  • Successor is Panasonic G95
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic G85 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic G85, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are built by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the FZ2500 (20MP) and G85 (16MP) and the FZ2500 (1") and G85 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ2500 was brought out within a month of the G85 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FZ2500 scores versus the G85 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Panasonic G85

 FZ2500 G85 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Panasonic FZ2500

 G85 FZ2500 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ2500 and Panasonic G85

 FZ2500 G85 
LaunchedSeptember 2016September 2016Same age
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Display resolution1040k1040kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic G85 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ2500 has got external measurements of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") having a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G85 has measurements of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") having a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the FZ2500 compared to the G85.

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic G85 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ2500 and G85 is 53 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic G85 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic G85 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The pic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ2500 and G85.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FZ2500 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic FZ2500 will result in more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively.

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic G85 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Portrait photography information
Panasonic G85 Portrait photography information
71
manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
73
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Street photography advice
Panasonic G85 Street photography advice
70
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW files
includes focus via touch
77
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
supports touch focus
environment proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ2500
Sports photography with Panasonic G85
69
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
supports tracking focus
no phase detect auto focus
65
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
terrible battery pack (330 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Travel photography features
Panasonic G85 Travel photography features
66
includes focus via touch
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
environment proofing
supports touch focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery pack (330 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Landscape photography details
Panasonic G85 Landscape photography details
65
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
74
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
terrible battery pack (330 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic G85 Vlogging highlights
66
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
78
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone port
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic G85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ2500 and Panasonic G85
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ2000 Lumix DMC-G80
Class Large Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2016-09-19 2016-09-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 125 200
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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 distance 3cm -
Available lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.20 m (at Auto ISO) 6.20 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2060 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 915g (2.02 pounds) 505g (1.11 pounds)
Dimensions 138 x 102 x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 70 71
DXO Color Depth rating 23.0 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.6 12.5
DXO Low light rating 538 656
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 330 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 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Price at release $998 $900