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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GX1

Portability
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Imaging
53
Features
81
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
54
Overall
52

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GX1 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ2500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • 24-480mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 915g - 138 x 102 x 135mm
  • Released September 2016
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ2000
  • Succeeded the Panasonic FZ1000
Panasonic GX1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 318g - 116 x 68 x 39mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Updated by Panasonic GX7
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GX1 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic FZ2500 and Panasonic GX1, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are sold by Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the FZ2500 (20MP) and GX1 (16MP) and the FZ2500 (1") and GX1 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The FZ2500 was launched 4 years after the GX1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the FZ2500 matches up versus the GX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Panasonic GX1

 FZ2500 GX1 
AnnouncedSeptember 2016February 2012Newer by 56 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Panasonic FZ2500

 GX1 FZ2500 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ2500 and Panasonic GX1

 FZ2500 GX1 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ2500 features outer dimensions of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") having a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs) while the Panasonic GX1 has specifications of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ2500 and Panasonic GX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the FZ2500 compared to the GX1.

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GX1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ2500 and GX1 is 53 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GX1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GX1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The picture underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ2500 and GX1.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FZ2500 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic FZ2500 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger FZ2500 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Portrait photography features
Panasonic GX1 Portrait photography features
71
you can focus manually
decent MP (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
71
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Street photography factors
Panasonic GX1 Street photography factors
70
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
provides focus via touch
70
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
offers touch focus
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic GX1 Sports photography highlights
69
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
offers tracking focus
has no phase detect AF
47
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (300 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Travel photography info
Panasonic GX1 Travel photography info
66
provides focus via touch
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
offers touch focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (300 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic GX1 Landscape photography advice
65
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (300 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Vlogging info
Panasonic GX1 Vlogging info
66
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone socket
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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touch screen
provides face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone socket
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ2500 and Panasonic GX1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
Other name Lumix DMC-FZ2000 -
Category Large Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2016-09-19 2012-02-14
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 125 160
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Crop factor 2.7 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.20 m (at Auto ISO) 7.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2060 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 915g (2.02 lb) 318g (0.70 lb)
Physical dimensions 138 x 102 x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") 116 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 70 55
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 20.8
DXO Dynamic range score 12.6 10.6
DXO Low light score 538 703
Other
Battery life 350 photos 300 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLC12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $998 $228