Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GX8

Below is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic FZ2500 and Panasonic GX8, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ2500 (20MP) and the GX8 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the FZ2500 (1") and GX8 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The FZ2500 was revealed 15 months later than the GX8 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the FZ2500 grades against the GX8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery & Panasonic GX8 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ2500 enjoys exterior measurements of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") having a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX8 has specifications of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") having a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the FZ2500 vs the GX8.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ2500 and GX8 is 53 and 74 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The graphic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ2500 and GX8.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact MP but not the same sensor measurements. The FZ2500 includes the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult. The younger FZ2500 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.