Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GH4

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.