Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic ZS1

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.