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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax KP

Portability
53
Imaging
53
Features
81
Overall
64
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 front
 
Pentax KP front
Portability
61
Imaging
67
Features
76
Overall
70

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax KP Key Specs

Panasonic FZ2500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Revealed September 2016
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ2000
  • Replaced the Panasonic FZ1000
Pentax KP
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
  • Released January 2017
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax KP Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Panasonic FZ2500 and Pentax KP, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FZ2500 (20MP) and the KP (24MP) is fairly comparable but the FZ2500 (1") and KP (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The FZ2500 was launched 4 months earlier than the KP which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FZ2500 scores against the KP with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Pentax KP

 FZ2500 KP 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Panasonic FZ2500

 KP FZ2500 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ2500 and Pentax KP

 FZ2500 KP 
ReleasedSeptember 2016January 2017Same generation
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ2500 enjoys outer 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 KP has proportions of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") along with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FZ2500 and Pentax KP in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ2500 versus the KP.

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax KP size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ2500 and KP is 53 and 61 respectively.

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax KP top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ2500 and KP.

As you can see, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FZ2500 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Pentax KP will show extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax KP sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax KP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax KP Portrait photography highlights
71
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
80
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Street photography features
Pentax KP Street photography features
70
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
has focus by touch
76
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
above average high ISO (819,200)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Sports photography features
Pentax KP Sports photography features
69
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
has tracking focus
does not have phase detect auto focus
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
silent shutter (1/24,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
not so great battery (390 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ2500
Travel photography with Pentax KP
66
has focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
weather proof
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
not so great battery (390 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ2500
Landscape photography with Pentax KP
65
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
77
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (819,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
not so great battery (390 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Vlogging details
Pentax KP Vlogging details
66
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax KP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ2500 and Pentax KP
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500Pentax KP
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 Pentax KP
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FZ2000 -
Type Large Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2016-09-19 2017-01-26
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine PRIME IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 6016 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 819200
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 27
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Total lenses - 151
Crop factor 2.7 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.63x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000s 1/24000s
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.20 m (at Auto ISO) 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2060 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 915 grams (2.02 pounds) 703 grams (1.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 138 x 102 x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 390 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLC12 D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $998 $747