Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic LX7

Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic FZ2500 versus Panasonic LX7, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the FZ2500 (20MP) and LX7 (10MP) and the FZ2500 (1") and LX7 (1/1.7") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The FZ2500 was brought out 3 years later than the LX7 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic LX7 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FZ2500 grades against the LX7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery and Panasonic LX7 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ2500 has got physical measurements of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") and a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs) and the Panasonic LX7 has sizing of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ2500 versus Panasonic LX7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the FZ2500 compared to the LX7.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ2500 and LX7 is 53 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The photograph below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ2500 and LX7.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FZ2500 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic FZ2500 will render greater detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher FZ2500 will have an advantage in sensor tech.