Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K-1 II
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K-1 II Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Panasonic FZ1000
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- 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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K-1 II Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Pentax K-1 II
FZ2500 | K-1 II | |||
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Screen resolution | 1040k | 1037k | Crisper 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 | |||
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Released | February 2018 | September 2016 | More modern by 17 months | |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ2500 and Pentax K-1 II
FZ2500 | K-1 II | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully 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.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.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K-1 II Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 | Pentax K-1 Mark II | |
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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 |