Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic TS4
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 4096 x 2160 video
- 24-480mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 915g - 138 x 102 x 135mm
- Introduced September 2016
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ2000
- Succeeded the Panasonic FZ1000
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
- Announced January 2012
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT4
- Replaced the Panasonic TS3
- Updated by Panasonic TS5
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic TS4, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the FZ2500 (20MP) and TS4 (12MP) and the FZ2500 (1") and TS4 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FZ2500 was revealed 4 years later than the TS4 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FZ2500 matches up against the TS4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic TS4 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery & Panasonic TS4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Panasonic TS4
FZ2500 | TS4 | |||
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Announced | September 2016 | January 2012 | More recent by 57 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Panasonic FZ2500
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ2500 and Panasonic TS4
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ2500 has got exterior measurements of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") with a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs) while the Panasonic TS4 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic TS4 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FZ2500 versus the TS4.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ2500 and TS4 is 53 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The graphic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ2500 and TS4.
All in all, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FZ2500 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic FZ2500 will provide more detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger FZ2500 should have an edge in sensor technology.
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-FZ2000 | Lumix DMC-FT4 |
Type | Large Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2016-09-19 | 2012-01-31 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing 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 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1300s |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 12.0 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 13.20 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.60 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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 | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 915 grams (2.02 pounds) | 197 grams (0.43 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 138 x 102 x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") | 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 70 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 538 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 pictures | 310 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DMW-BLC12 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $998 | $399 |