Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GH3
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ2500/Panasonic-FZ2500-front.jpg)
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GH3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 4096 x 2160 video
- 24-480mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 915g - 138 x 102 x 135mm
- Introduced September 2016
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ2000
- Earlier Model is Panasonic FZ1000
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 550g - 133 x 93 x 82mm
- Introduced September 2012
- Superseded the Panasonic GH2
- Successor is Panasonic GH4
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GH3 Overview
Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic FZ2500 versus Panasonic GH3, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both built by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the FZ2500 (20MP) and GH3 (16MP) and the FZ2500 (1") and GH3 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor dimensions.
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The FZ2500 was introduced 4 years later than the GH3 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GH3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the FZ2500 grades versus the GH3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GH3 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery and Panasonic GH3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Panasonic GH3
FZ2500 | GH3 | |||
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Introduced | September 2016 | ![]() | September 2012 | Fresher by 49 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 614k | Crisper display (+426k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH3 over the Panasonic FZ2500
GH3 | FZ2500 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ2500 and Panasonic GH3
FZ2500 | GH3 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both good for selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GH3 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ2500 enjoys outside measurements of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") with a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs) and the Panasonic GH3 has dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FZ2500 versus Panasonic GH3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the FZ2500 against the GH3.
![Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GH3 size comparison Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GH3 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ2500-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GH3-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ2500 and GH3 is 53 and 66 respectively.
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GH3 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ2500 and GH3.
As you can see, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FZ2500 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic FZ2500 will offer extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer FZ2500 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
![Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GH3 sensor size comparison Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GH3 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ2500-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GH3-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GH3 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ2500-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GH3-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GH3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 |
Alternative name | Lumix DMC-FZ2000 | - |
Type | Large Sensor Superzoom | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2016-09-19 | 2012-09-17 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | Venus Engine VII FHD |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | - |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 614k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | OLED Monitor with static touch control |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | 1,744k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | 0.67x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0fps | 20.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.20 m (at Auto ISO) | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | 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 | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
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, 50, 30, 25 24 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps |
Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 915g (2.02 pounds) | 550g (1.21 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 138 x 102 x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") | 133 x 93 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 70 | 71 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.0 | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.6 | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 538 | 812 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 pictures | 540 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DMW-BLC12 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $998 | $799 |