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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GF6

Portability
53
Imaging
53
Features
81
Overall
64
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 front
Portability
87
Imaging
53
Features
64
Overall
57

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GF6 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ2500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise 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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ2000
  • Old Model is Panasonic FZ1000
Panasonic GF6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Superseded the Panasonic GF5
  • Later Model is Panasonic GF7
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GF6 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GF6, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the FZ2500 (20MP) and GF6 (16MP) and the FZ2500 (1") and GF6 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The FZ2500 was unveiled 3 years later than the GF6 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FZ2500 scores against the GF6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Panasonic GF6

 FZ2500 GF6 
ReleasedSeptember 2016April 2013More recent by 42 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Panasonic FZ2500

 GF6 FZ2500 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ2500 and Panasonic GF6

 FZ2500 GF6 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Display resolution1040k1040kEqual display resolution
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GF6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ2500 has exterior measurements 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 GF6 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GF6 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the FZ2500 compared to the GF6.

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GF6 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ2500 and GF6 is 53 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GF6 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GF6 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ2500 and GF6.

As you can see, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FZ2500 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic FZ2500 will give you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher FZ2500 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GF6 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Portrait photography features
Panasonic GF6 Portrait photography features
71
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
offers face detect focus
supports RAW files
65
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Street photography details
Panasonic GF6 Street photography details
70
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
includes touch to focus
77
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
comes with touch focus
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic GF6 Sports photography highlights
69
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
offers tracking focus
no phase detect auto focus
51
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GF6 as a Travel photography camera
66
includes touch to focus
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
comes with touch focus
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ2500
Landscape photography with Panasonic GF6
65
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Vlogging advice
Panasonic GF6 Vlogging advice
66
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has mic jack
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
32
touchscreen enabled
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone port
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GF6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ2500 and Panasonic GF6
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ2000 -
Class Large Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2016-09-19 2013-04-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 area 116.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
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 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 125 160
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.20 m (at Auto ISO) 6.30 m
Flash modes 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
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 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 1920 x 1080 (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 1280 x 720p (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 640 x 480 (30/25fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 915 gr (2.02 lbs) 323 gr (0.71 lbs)
Physical dimensions 138 x 102 x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 70 54
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 20.7
DXO Dynamic range score 12.6 10.6
DXO Low light score 538 622
Other
Battery life 350 photos 340 photos
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/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $998 $326