Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic G95

The following is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic G95, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ2500 (20MP) and the G95 (20.3MP) is very well matched but the FZ2500 (1") and G95 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ2500 was launched 3 years before the G95 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FZ2500 grades vs the G95 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery and Panasonic G95 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ2500 has got outer dimensions of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") accompanied by a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G95 has proportions of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") along with a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic G95 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the FZ2500 compared to the G95.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ2500 and G95 is 53 and 67 respectively.

Generally, its tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The image underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ2500 and G95.

To sum up, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FZ2500 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic G95 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 0.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged FZ2500 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.