Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic TS4

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.