Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax KP
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax KP Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax KP Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 and Pentax KP. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery and Pentax KP Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Pentax KP
FZ2500 | KP | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 921k | Clearer display (+119k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Panasonic FZ2500
KP | FZ2500 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ2500 and Pentax KP
FZ2500 | KP | |||
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Released | September 2016 | January 2017 | Same generation | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ2500 and KP is 53 and 61 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax KP Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 | Pentax KP | |
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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 |