Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic L1

Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic L1, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both are designed by Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FZ2500 (20MP) and L1 (7MP) and the FZ2500 (1") and L1 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizing.

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The FZ2500 was released 9 years after the L1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FZ2500 grades versus the L1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery & Panasonic L1 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ2500 has outer measurements of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") accompanied by a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs) and the Panasonic L1 has proportions of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ2500 and the L1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ2500 and L1 is 53 and 65 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ2500 and L1.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FZ2500 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic FZ2500 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 13MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent FZ2500 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.