Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic GX850

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic FZ2500 and Panasonic GX850, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are created by Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the FZ2500 (20MP) and GX850 (16MP) and the FZ2500 (1") and GX850 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The FZ2500 was launched 3 months before the GX850 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FZ2500 matches up vs the GX850 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery & Panasonic GX850 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ2500 has got outer dimensions of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") accompanied by a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs) while the Panasonic GX850 has proportions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FZ2500 and Panasonic GX850 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the FZ2500 versus the GX850.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ2500 and GX850 is 53 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The pic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ2500 and GX850.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FZ2500 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic FZ2500 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively.