Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic ZS70

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic ZS70, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ2500 (20MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is relatively similar but the FZ2500 (1") and ZS70 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ2500 was announced 7 months before the ZS70 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FZ2500 matches up versus the ZS70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery and Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ2500 has got outside measurements of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") accompanied by a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS70 has measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the FZ2500 against the ZS70.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ2500 and ZS70 is 53 and 87 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ2500 and ZS70.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The FZ2500 uses the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult. The more aged FZ2500 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.