Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax WG-2
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs
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- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost 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
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ2000
- Succeeded the Panasonic FZ1000
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Launched February 2012
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview
Here is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic FZ2500 versus Pentax WG-2, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the FZ2500 (20MP) and WG-2 (16MP) and the FZ2500 (1") and WG-2 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FZ2500 was unveiled 4 years later than the WG-2 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax WG-2 being a Compact camera.
Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FZ2500 scores vs the WG-2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax WG-2 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 and Pentax Optio WG-2. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Pentax WG-2
FZ2500 | WG-2 | |||
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Launched | September 2016 | February 2012 | Fresher by 57 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 460k | Clearer screen (+580k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Panasonic FZ2500
WG-2 | FZ2500 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ2500 and Pentax WG-2
FZ2500 | WG-2 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ2500 provides outside dimensions of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") having a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FZ2500 versus Pentax WG-2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the FZ2500 against the WG-2.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ2500 and WG-2 is 53 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ2500 and WG-2.
As you can see, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FZ2500 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic FZ2500 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger FZ2500 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 | Pentax Optio WG-2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 | Pentax Optio WG-2 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-FZ2000 | - |
Class | Large Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Released | 2016-09-19 | 2012-02-07 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 12.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.20 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2060 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 915g (2.02 pounds) | 192g (0.42 pounds) |
Dimensions | 138 x 102 x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") | 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
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 pictures | 260 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DMW-BLC12 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $998 | $350 |