Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GH2

Following is a extensive overview of the Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GH2, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are built by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the FZ2500 (20MP) and GH2 (16MP) and the FZ2500 (1") and GH2 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ2500 was brought out 5 years after the GH2 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FZ2500 matches up versus the GH2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery & Panasonic GH2 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ2500 has physical 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 GH2 has measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the FZ2500 against the GH2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ2500 and GH2 is 53 and 70 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The image below might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ2500 and GH2.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FZ2500 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic FZ2500 will offer you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher FZ2500 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.