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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
53
Imaging
53
Features
81
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ2500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand 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
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ2000
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic FZ1000
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Panasonic FZ2500 versus Panasonic TS20, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof and both are created by Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FZ2500 (20MP) and TS20 (16MP) and the FZ2500 (1") and TS20 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The FZ2500 was brought out 4 years later than the TS20 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the FZ2500 grades against the TS20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Panasonic TS20

 FZ2500 TS20 
ReleasedSeptember 2016January 2012Fresher by 57 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Panasonic FZ2500

 TS20 FZ2500 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ2500 and Panasonic TS20

 FZ2500 TS20 

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ2500 offers physical measurements of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") having a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs) while the Panasonic TS20 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FZ2500 versus Panasonic TS20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the FZ2500 vs the TS20.

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FZ2500 and TS20 is 53 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ2500 and TS20.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FZ2500 due to its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Panasonic FZ2500 will resolve extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher FZ2500 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography advice
71
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Street photography camera
70
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
includes focus by touch
67
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than average (142 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS20 Sports photography advice
69
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
includes tracking focus
no phase detect AF
41
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ2500
Travel photography with Panasonic TS20
66
includes focus by touch
good MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than average (142 grams)
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ2500
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS20
65
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
41
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ2500
Vlogging with Panasonic TS20
66
quite wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone support
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
31
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (142g)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ2500 and Panasonic TS20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ2000 Lumix DMC-FT20
Type Large Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2016-09-19 2012-01-31
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1300s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.20 m (at Auto ISO) 4.40 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, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2060 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 915 gr (2.02 lbs) 142 gr (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 138 x 102 x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 250 photos
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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $998 $179