Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic SZ3

On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic FZ2500 versus Panasonic SZ3, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the FZ2500 (20MP) and SZ3 (16MP) and the FZ2500 (1") and SZ3 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The FZ2500 was revealed 3 years after the SZ3 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ3 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FZ2500 grades versus the SZ3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery & Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ2500 features physical 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) and the Panasonic SZ3 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the FZ2500 versus the SZ3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ2500 and SZ3 is 53 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The image here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ2500 and SZ3.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FZ2500 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic FZ2500 will provide greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern FZ2500 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.