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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic LX10

Portability
53
Imaging
53
Features
81
Overall
64
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 front
Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
72
Overall
60

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic LX10 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ2500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • 24-480mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 915g - 138 x 102 x 135mm
  • Announced September 2016
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ2000
  • Superseded the Panasonic FZ1000
Panasonic LX10
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.4-2.8) lens
  • 310g - 106 x 60 x 42mm
  • Released September 2016
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-LX15
  • Old Model is Panasonic LX7
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic LX10 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic FZ2500 and Panasonic LX10, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ2500 (20MP) and the LX10 (20MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1").

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The FZ2500 was introduced at a similar time to the LX10 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the FZ2500 grades versus the LX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Panasonic LX10

 FZ2500 LX10 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX10 over the Panasonic FZ2500

 LX10 FZ2500 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ2500 and Panasonic LX10

 FZ2500 LX10 
ReleasedSeptember 2016September 2016Same generation
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution1040k1040kExact same display resolution
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic LX10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ2500 enjoys outside 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) while the Panasonic LX10 has sizing of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FZ2500 and Panasonic LX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the FZ2500 vs the LX10.

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic LX10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ2500 and LX10 is 53 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic LX10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic LX10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The image below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ2500 and LX10.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photos but you really should take the production date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic LX10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic LX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic LX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Portrait photography details
Panasonic LX10 Portrait photography details
71
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
65
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LX10 as a Street photography camera
70
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
provides focus by touch
85
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
provides focus by touch
lighter than competitors (310g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Sports photography advice
Panasonic LX10 Sports photography advice
69
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
includes tracking focus
doesn't have phase detect AF
62
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
low battery (260 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Travel photography details
Panasonic LX10 Travel photography details
66
provides focus by touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
75
lighter than competitors (310 grams)
provides focus by touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
low battery (260 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Landscape photography details
Panasonic LX10 Landscape photography details
65
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low battery (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Vlogging information
Panasonic LX10 Vlogging information
66
fairly wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic socket
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
38
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competitors (310 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic LX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ2500 and Panasonic LX10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10
Also called as Lumix DMC-FZ2000 Lumix DMC-LX15
Category Large Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-09-19 2016-09-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 80 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/1.4-2.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 2.7 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.20 m (at Auto ISO) 12.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Auto w/ red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2060 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MP4, H.264, AAC
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 915 grams (2.02 lbs) 310 grams (0.68 lbs)
Dimensions 138 x 102 x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") 106 x 60 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 70 20
DXO Color Depth rating 23.0 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.6 12.5
DXO Low light rating 538 581
Other
Battery life 350 images 260 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLC12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 sec (3 shots))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $998 $700