Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GF1
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GF1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 4096 x 2160 video
- 24-480mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 915g - 138 x 102 x 135mm
- Revealed September 2016
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ2000
- Replaced the Panasonic FZ1000
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 385g - 119 x 71 x 36mm
- Revealed October 2009
- Newer Model is Panasonic GF2
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GF1 Overview
Following is a complete overview of the Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GF1, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are sold by Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the FZ2500 (20MP) and GF1 (12MP) and the FZ2500 (1") and GF1 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor sizes.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe FZ2500 was brought out 7 years after the GF1 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FZ2500 matches up against the GF1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GF1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery and Panasonic GF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Panasonic GF1
FZ2500 | GF1 | |||
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Revealed | September 2016 | October 2009 | More modern by 85 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 460k | Crisper screen (+580k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Panasonic FZ2500
GF1 | FZ2500 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ2500 and Panasonic GF1
FZ2500 | GF1 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GF1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ2500 has outside dimensions of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") and a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs) and the Panasonic GF1 has measurements of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GF1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the FZ2500 vs the GF1.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ2500 and GF1 is 53 and 85 respectively.
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GF1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The image below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ2500 and GF1.
Plainly, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FZ2500 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic FZ2500 will give you greater detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger FZ2500 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GF1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FZ2000 | - |
Type | Large Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2016-09-19 | 2009-10-14 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | Venus Engine HD |
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 | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Min boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | - |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 12.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 13.20 m (at Auto ISO) | 6.00 m |
Flash settings | 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
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 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | AVCHD Lite |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 915g (2.02 lb) | 385g (0.85 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 138 x 102 x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") | 119 x 71 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 70 | 54 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.0 | 21.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.6 | 10.3 |
DXO Low light score | 538 | 513 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 images | 380 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DMW-BLC12 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/MMC |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $998 | $400 |