Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K-1 II

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 and Pentax K-1 Mark II. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery and Pentax K-1 II Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.