Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GX85

Following is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic FZ2500 and Panasonic GX85, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the FZ2500 (20MP) and GX85 (16MP) and the FZ2500 (1") and GX85 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The FZ2500 was introduced 6 months after the GX85 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FZ2500 grades against the GX85 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery and Panasonic GX85 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ2500 features physical 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 GX85 has measurements of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

See the Panasonic FZ2500 and Panasonic GX85 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the FZ2500 vs the GX85.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ2500 and GX85 is 53 and 83 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The pic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ2500 and GX85.

All in all, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FZ2500 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic FZ2500 will deliver more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.