Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic ZS1
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic ZS1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Push 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
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ2000
- Replaced the Panasonic FZ1000
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Introduced May 2009
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ6
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview
Below, we are matching up the Panasonic FZ2500 versus Panasonic ZS1, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the FZ2500 (20MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the FZ2500 (1") and ZS1 (1/2.5") use totally different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FZ2500 was announced 7 years later than the ZS1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera.
Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the FZ2500 matches up versus the ZS1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic ZS1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery and Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Panasonic ZS1
FZ2500 | ZS1 | |||
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Introduced | September 2016 | May 2009 | More recent by 90 months | |
Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Panasonic FZ2500
ZS1 | FZ2500 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ2500 and Panasonic ZS1
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ2500 offers physical measurements of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") and a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS1 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FZ2500 versus Panasonic ZS1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the FZ2500 versus the ZS1.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ2500 and ZS1 is 53 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The photograph below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ2500 and ZS1.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FZ2500 with its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic FZ2500 will give you greater detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer FZ2500 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-FZ2000 | Lumix DMC-TZ6 |
Category | Large Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2016-09-19 | 2009-05-14 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.5" |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 12.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 13.20 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | 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 reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2060 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 915 grams (2.02 lbs) | 229 grams (0.50 lbs) |
Dimensions | 138 x 102 x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photos | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | DMW-BLC12 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $998 | $0 |