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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K-1

Portability
53
Imaging
53
Features
81
Overall
64
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 front
 
Pentax K-1 front
Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
82
Overall
78

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K-1 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ2500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump 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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ2000
  • Replaced the Panasonic FZ1000
Pentax K-1
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 204800
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Released February 2016
  • Updated by Pentax K-1 II
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K-1 Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K-1, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the FZ2500 (20MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the FZ2500 (1") and K-1 (Full frame) possess different sensor measurements.

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The FZ2500 was brought out 8 months after the K-1 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FZ2500 scores vs the K-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Pentax K-1

 FZ2500 K-1 
ReleasedSeptember 2016February 2016Newer by 8 months
Display resolution1040k1037kCrisper display (+3k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Panasonic FZ2500

 K-1 FZ2500 
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Panasonic FZ2500 and Pentax K-1

 FZ2500 K-1 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K-1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ2500 features outside measurements of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") with a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-1 has proportions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K-1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the FZ2500 versus the K-1.

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K-1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ2500 and K-1 is 53 and 55 respectively.

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K-1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K-1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The pic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ2500 and K-1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FZ2500 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Pentax K-1 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 16 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent FZ2500 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K-1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Portrait photography features
Pentax K-1 Portrait photography features
71
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
85
you can focus manually
great MP (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ2500
Street photography with Pentax K-1
70
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW files
boasts touch focus
70
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
very good ISO range (204,800)
more heavy than others in class (1,010 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-1 as a Sports photography camera
69
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
features tracking autofocus
lacks phase detect autofocus
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (4.4 frames/s)
terrible battery life (760 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Travel photography details
Pentax K-1 Travel photography details
66
boasts touch focus
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
53
environment proofing
great MP (36MP)
terrible battery life (760 shots)
more heavy than others in class (1,010 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Landscape photography information
Pentax K-1 Landscape photography information
65
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
81
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (204,800)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
has double storage slots
terrible battery life (760 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-1 as a Vlogging camera
66
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone jack
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
31
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than others in class (1,010g)
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ2500 and Pentax K-1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500Pentax K-1
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 Pentax K-1
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ2000 -
Class Large Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Released 2016-09-19 2016-02-17
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Full frame
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 36 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 7360 x 4912
Max native ISO 12800 204800
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 33
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per sec 4.4 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.20 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2060 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 915 grams (2.02 lb) 1010 grams (2.23 lb)
Dimensions 138 x 102 x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 70 96
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 25.4
DXO Dynamic range score 12.6 14.6
DXO Low light score 538 3280
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 760 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLC12 D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Storage slots 1 Two
Price at release $998 $1,499