Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic ZS45
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic ZS45 Key Specs
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- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost 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
- Older Model is Panasonic FZ1000
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
- Revealed January 2015
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ57
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS40
- Updated by Panasonic ZS50
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic ZS45 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Panasonic ZS45
FZ2500 | ZS45 | |||
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Revealed | September 2016 | January 2015 | More recent by 21 months | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Panasonic FZ2500
ZS45 | FZ2500 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ2500 and Panasonic ZS45
FZ2500 | ZS45 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 1040k | Exact same display resolution |
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison
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.
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-FZ2000 | Lumix DMC-TZ57 |
Type | Large Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2016-09-19 | 2015-01-06 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Min boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 12.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.20 m (at Auto ISO) | 6.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4096 x 2060 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 915g (2.02 lb) | 249g (0.55 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 138 x 102 x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") | 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 70 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 538 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photos | 350 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DMW-BLC12 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $998 | $300 |