Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GF3

On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GF3, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the FZ2500 (20MP) and GF3 (12MP) and the FZ2500 (1") and GF3 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The FZ2500 was launched 5 years after the GF3 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FZ2500 grades versus the GF3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery & Panasonic GF3 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ2500 features external measurements 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 GF3 has sizing of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ2500 vs the GF3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FZ2500 and GF3 is 53 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ2500 and GF3.

As you can see, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FZ2500 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic FZ2500 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more recent FZ2500 will have a benefit in sensor technology.