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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic LZ20

Portability
53
Imaging
53
Features
81
Overall
64
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
Portability
71
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic LZ20 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ2500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • 24-480mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 915g - 138 x 102 x 135mm
  • Released September 2016
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ2000
  • Succeeded the Panasonic FZ1000
Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Refreshed by Panasonic LZ30
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic LZ20 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic FZ2500 and Panasonic LZ20, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the FZ2500 (20MP) and LZ20 (16MP) and the FZ2500 (1") and LZ20 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The FZ2500 was brought out 4 years after the LZ20 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FZ2500 scores vs the LZ20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Panasonic LZ20

 FZ2500 LZ20 
IntroducedSeptember 2016July 2012More modern by 51 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Panasonic FZ2500

 LZ20 FZ2500 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ2500 and Panasonic LZ20

 FZ2500 LZ20 
Display size3"3"Same display measurements

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic LZ20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ2500 has got outside measurements of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") having a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ20 has dimensions of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ2500 and Panasonic LZ20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the FZ2500 versus the LZ20.

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic LZ20 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ2500 and LZ20 is 53 and 71 respectively.

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic LZ20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic LZ20 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ2500 and LZ20.

As you can see, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FZ2500 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic FZ2500 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger FZ2500 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic LZ20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Portrait photography info
Panasonic LZ20 Portrait photography info
71
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
36
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ2500
Street photography with Panasonic LZ20
70
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
features focus via touch
45
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic LZ20 Sports photography highlights
69
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
supports tracking focus
has no phase detect auto focus
47
excellent zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Travel photography factors
Panasonic LZ20 Travel photography factors
66
features focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (525mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (499 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Landscape photography features
Panasonic LZ20 Landscape photography features
65
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
45
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic LZ20 Vlogging highlights
66
rather wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
25
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition (499 grams)
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ2500 and Panasonic LZ20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FZ2000 -
Category Large Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2016-09-19 2012-07-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Max enhanced ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 13.20 m (at Auto ISO) 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2060 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 915 grams (2.02 lbs) 499 grams (1.10 lbs)
Physical dimensions 138 x 102 x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 70 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 538 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 380 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLC12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $998 $250