Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GF7

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic FZ2500 versus Panasonic GF7, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are designed by Panasonic. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the FZ2500 (20MP) and GF7 (16MP) and the FZ2500 (1") and GF7 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The FZ2500 was released 20 months after the GF7 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FZ2500 grades against the GF7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery & Panasonic GF7 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ2500 features physical measurements of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") with a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF7 has sizing of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ2500 versus Panasonic GF7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the FZ2500 vs the GF7.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ2500 and GF7 is 53 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The pic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ2500 and GF7.

Plainly, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FZ2500 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic FZ2500 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher FZ2500 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.