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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GF2

Portability
53
Imaging
53
Features
81
Overall
64
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
50
Overall
48

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GF2 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ2500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • 24-480mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 915g - 138 x 102 x 135mm
  • Announced September 2016
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ2000
  • Previous Model is Panasonic FZ1000
Panasonic GF2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2011
  • Replaced the Panasonic GF1
  • New Model is Panasonic GF3
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GF2 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic FZ2500 and Panasonic GF2, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are offered by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FZ2500 (20MP) and GF2 (12MP) and the FZ2500 (1") and GF2 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ2500 was revealed 5 years later than the GF2 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the FZ2500 scores against the GF2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Panasonic GF2

 FZ2500 GF2 
AnnouncedSeptember 2016February 2011More recent by 68 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Panasonic FZ2500

 GF2 FZ2500 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ2500 and Panasonic GF2

 FZ2500 GF2 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GF2 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ2500 offers outer measurements of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") having a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs) and the Panasonic GF2 has measurements of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ2500 and Panasonic GF2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the FZ2500 and the GF2.

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GF2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ2500 and GF2 is 53 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GF2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GF2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The visual here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ2500 and GF2.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FZ2500 using its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic FZ2500 will give greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer FZ2500 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GF2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GF2 as a Portrait photography camera
71
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
60
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Street photography advice
Panasonic GF2 Street photography advice
70
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
offers focus via touch
65
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic GF2 Sports photography highlights
69
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports tracking focus
does not have phase detect AF
38
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (300 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Travel photography factors
Panasonic GF2 Travel photography factors
66
offers focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
52
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (300 shots)
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic GF2 Landscape photography advice
65
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
55
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
not so great battery pack (300 shots)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Vlogging details
Panasonic GF2 Vlogging details
66
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
good video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic jack
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
32
screen is touchscreen
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no microphone support
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GF2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ2500 and Panasonic GF2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
Other name Lumix DMC-FZ2000 -
Category Large Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2016-09-19 2011-02-24
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Venus Engine FHD
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 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Total lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.20 m (at Auto ISO) 6.00 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 915 gr (2.02 pounds) 310 gr (0.68 pounds)
Dimensions 138 x 102 x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 70 54
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score 12.6 10.3
DXO Low light score 538 506
Other
Battery life 350 photos 300 photos
Battery style 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 shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $998 $330