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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GH4

Portability
53
Imaging
53
Features
81
Overall
64
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 front
Portability
66
Imaging
53
Features
88
Overall
67

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GH4 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ2500
(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
Panasonic GH4
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Panasonic GH4

 FZ2500 GH4 
ReleasedSeptember 2016February 2014Newer by 32 months
Screen resolution1040k1036kClearer screen (+4k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Panasonic FZ2500

 GH4 FZ2500 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ2500 and Panasonic GH4

 FZ2500 GH4 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GH4 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ2500 and GH4 is 53 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GH4 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GH4 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GH4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ2500
Portrait photography with Panasonic GH4
71
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
71
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Street photography advice
Panasonic GH4 Street photography advice
70
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW files
provides focus by touch
71
screen articulates fully
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
features touch focus
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (560 grams)
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GH4 as a Sports photography camera
69
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
features tracking autofocus
has no phase detect autofocus
62
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ2500
Travel photography with Panasonic GH4
66
provides focus by touch
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
77
lighter than competition in class (560 grams)
environment proof
features touch focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic GH4 Landscape photography factors
65
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Vlogging factors
Panasonic GH4 Vlogging factors
66
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone jack
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
features face detection focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic support
lighter than competition in class (560 grams)
lack of image stabilization
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GH4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ2500 and Panasonic GH4
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
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