Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GM1

The following is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic FZ2500 and Panasonic GM1, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both offered by Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the FZ2500 (20MP) and GM1 (16MP) and the FZ2500 (1") and GM1 (Four Thirds) use different sensor measurements.

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The FZ2500 was revealed 2 years after the GM1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FZ2500 grades against the GM1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery & Panasonic GM1 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ2500 provides external dimensions of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") along with a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GM1 has measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the FZ2500 versus the GM1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ2500 and GM1 is 53 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The picture underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ2500 and GM1.

All in all, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FZ2500 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic FZ2500 will produce extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer FZ2500 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.