Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GM5

On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GM5, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the FZ2500 (20MP) and GM5 (16MP) and the FZ2500 (1") and GM5 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor sizes.

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The FZ2500 was unveiled 2 years after the GM5 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FZ2500 matches up versus the GM5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery & Panasonic GM5 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ2500 enjoys physical dimensions of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") with a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs) while the Panasonic GM5 has proportions of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the FZ2500 versus the GM5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ2500 and GM5 is 53 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ2500 and GM5.

As you can tell, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FZ2500 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic FZ2500 will provide extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The newer FZ2500 provides a benefit in sensor tech.