Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GH4
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GH4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 4096 x 2160 video
- 24-480mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 915g - 138 x 102 x 135mm
- Announced September 2016
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ2000
- Succeeded the Panasonic FZ1000
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- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 560g - 133 x 93 x 84mm
- Released February 2014
- Previous Model is Panasonic GH3
- Renewed by Panasonic GH5
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GH4 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GH4, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the FZ2500 (20MP) and GH4 (16MP) and the FZ2500 (1") and GH4 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FZ2500 was released 2 years after the GH4 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FZ2500 scores versus the GH4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GH4 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery and Panasonic GH4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Panasonic GH4
FZ2500 | GH4 | |||
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Released | September 2016 | February 2014 | Newer by 32 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 1036k | Clearer screen (+4k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Panasonic FZ2500
GH4 | FZ2500 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ2500 and Panasonic GH4
FZ2500 | GH4 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen size | |
Selfie screen | Both good for selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GH4 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ2500 features external dimensions of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") having a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs) and the Panasonic GH4 has sizing of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GH4 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the FZ2500 vs the GH4.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ2500 and GH4 is 53 and 66 respectively.
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GH4 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The image underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ2500 and GH4.
Plainly, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FZ2500 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic FZ2500 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more modern FZ2500 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GH4 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GH4 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-FZ2000 | - |
Type | Large Sensor Superzoom | Pro Mirrorless |
Announced | 2016-09-19 | 2014-02-07 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | Venus Engine IX |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor 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 |
Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 49 |
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 distance | 3cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,036 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | OLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | 2,359 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | 0.67x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 12.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.20 m (at Auto ISO) | 17.00 m (at ISO 200) |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, auto/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync/redeye reduction, forced off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/250s |
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 | 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (24p, 25p, 30p), 1920 x 1080 (24p, 25p, 30p, 50p, 60p), 1280 x 720 (24p, 25p, 30p), 640 x 480 (25p, 30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 4096x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 915 grams (2.02 pounds) | 560 grams (1.23 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 138 x 102 x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") | 133 x 93 x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 70 | 74 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.0 | 23.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.6 | 12.8 |
DXO Low light rating | 538 | 791 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 pictures | 500 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DMW-BLC12 | DMW-BLF19 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs (single or three-shot)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $998 | $1,500 |