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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GF1

Portability
53
Imaging
53
Features
81
Overall
64
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 front
Portability
85
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
47

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GF1 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ2500
(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
Panasonic GF1
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Panasonic GF1

 FZ2500 GF1 
RevealedSeptember 2016October 2009More modern by 85 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Panasonic FZ2500

 GF1 FZ2500 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ2500 and Panasonic GF1

 FZ2500 GF1 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GF1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ2500 and GF1 is 53 and 85 respectively.

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GF1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GF1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GF1 as a Portrait photography camera
71
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
includes face detection focus
saves RAW files
60
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW files
low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ2500
Street photography with Panasonic GF1
70
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
features focus by touch
64
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GF1 as a Sports photography camera
69
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
includes tracking autofocus
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
great battery (380 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Travel photography information
Panasonic GF1 Travel photography information
66
features focus by touch
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
great battery (380 CIPA)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GF1 as a Landscape photography camera
65
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
great battery (380 shots)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Vlogging factors
Panasonic GF1 Vlogging factors
66
relatively wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone jack
slow max aperture (f2.8)
25
provides face detect focusing
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ2500 and Panasonic GF1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
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