Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic LZ40
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic LZ40 Key Specs
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- 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
- Revealed September 2016
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ2000
- Replaced the Panasonic FZ1000
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- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
- 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
- Announced January 2014
- Replaced the Panasonic LZ30
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic LZ40 Overview
Here is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic LZ40, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ2500 (20MP) and the LZ40 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the FZ2500 (1") and LZ40 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FZ2500 was unveiled 2 years later than the LZ40 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FZ2500 matches up vs the LZ40 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic LZ40 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery and Panasonic LZ40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Panasonic LZ40
FZ2500 | LZ40 | |||
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Announced | September 2016 | January 2014 | Fresher by 33 months | |
Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Clearer display (+580k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Panasonic FZ2500
LZ40 | FZ2500 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ2500 and Panasonic LZ40
FZ2500 | LZ40 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display size |
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic LZ40 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ2500 offers exterior measurements of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") and a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ40 has proportions of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic LZ40 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ2500 versus the LZ40.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ2500 and LZ40 is 53 and 67 respectively.
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic LZ40 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The graphic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ2500 and LZ40.
All in all, both the cameras have the same megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The FZ2500 has got the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler. The fresher FZ2500 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic LZ40 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-FZ2000 | - |
Type | Large Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2016-09-19 | 2014-01-06 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5152 x 3864 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 22-924mm (42.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.0-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 15s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1500s |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 12.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.20 m (at Auto ISO) | 10.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2060 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 915 gr (2.02 lbs) | 524 gr (1.16 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 138 x 102 x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") | 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
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 shots | 320 shots |
Battery format | 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 recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $998 | $219 |