Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic ZS30

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FZ2500 versus Panasonic ZS30, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ2500 (20MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is relatively similar but the FZ2500 (1") and ZS30 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The FZ2500 was unveiled 3 years later than the ZS30 and that is quite a significant 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 ZS30 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the FZ2500 grades against the ZS30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery & Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ2500 has outer dimensions of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") along with a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS30 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the FZ2500 and the ZS30.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ2500 and ZS30 is 53 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ2500 and ZS30.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FZ2500 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic FZ2500 will offer greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent FZ2500 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.