Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic ZS45

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic ZS45, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the FZ2500 (20MP) and ZS45 (16MP) and the FZ2500 (1") and ZS45 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The FZ2500 was unveiled 21 months later than the ZS45 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FZ2500 grades versus the ZS45 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery and Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ2500 comes with 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) and the Panasonic ZS45 has proportions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic ZS45 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ2500 compared to the ZS45.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ2500 and ZS45 is 53 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ2500 and ZS45.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FZ2500 with its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic FZ2500 will render extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger FZ2500 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.