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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K-1 II

Portability
53
Imaging
53
Features
81
Overall
64
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 front
 
Pentax K-1 Mark II front
Portability
55
Imaging
78
Features
82
Overall
79

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K-1 II Key Specs

Panasonic FZ2500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase 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
  • Superseded the Panasonic FZ1000
Pentax K-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF4 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Old Model is Pentax K-1
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K-1 II Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FZ2500 versus Pentax K-1 II, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the FZ2500 (20MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the FZ2500 (1") and K-1 II (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The FZ2500 was unveiled 17 months prior to the K-1 II which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FZ2500 scores vs the K-1 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Pentax K-1 II

 FZ2500 K-1 II 
Screen resolution1040k1037kCrisper screen (+3k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Panasonic FZ2500

 K-1 II FZ2500 
ReleasedFebruary 2018September 2016More modern by 17 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Panasonic FZ2500 and Pentax K-1 II

 FZ2500 K-1 II 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K-1 II Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ2500 offers outside 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 Pentax K-1 II has dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ2500 versus Pentax K-1 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the FZ2500 vs the K-1 II.

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K-1 II size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FZ2500 and K-1 II is 53 and 55 respectively.

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K-1 II top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K-1 II Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The pic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ2500 and K-1 II.

To sum up, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FZ2500 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Pentax K-1 II will offer you more detail having an extra 16MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged FZ2500 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K-1 II sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-1 II as a Portrait photography camera
71
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
has face detection focus
saves RAW formats
86
you can focus manually
resolution is high (36 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Street photography features
Pentax K-1 II Street photography features
70
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW formats
offers focus via touch
70
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
above average ISO range (819,200)
more heavy than competitors in class (1,010 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Sports photography details
Pentax K-1 II Sports photography details
69
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
has tracking autofocus
has no phase detect auto focus
77
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is high (36MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (4.4 frames per second)
terrible battery pack (670 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Travel photography advice
Pentax K-1 II Travel photography advice
66
offers focus via touch
good megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
53
environment sealing
resolution is high (36 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (670 CIPA)
more heavy than competitors in class (1,010 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-1 II as a Landscape photography camera
65
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
82
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF4 mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is high (36MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
above average ISO range (819,200)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
two card slots
terrible battery pack (670 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Vlogging info
Pentax K-1 II Vlogging info
66
decently wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone support
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
32
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
does not offer selfie friendly display
more heavy than competitors in class (1,010g)
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K-1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ2500 and Pentax K-1 II
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500Pentax K-1 Mark II
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 Pentax K-1 Mark II
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ2000 -
Class Large Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Released 2016-09-19 2018-02-22
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine PRIME IV
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 alias 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 819200
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 33
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF4
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3.2"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per sec 4.4 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.20 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 915g (2.02 lb) 1010g (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 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 images 670 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 type SD/SDHC/SDXC card Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Card slots One 2
Retail pricing $998 $1,737