Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax Q-S1

Following is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic FZ2500 and Pentax Q-S1, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the FZ2500 (20MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the FZ2500 (1") and Q-S1 (1/1.7") boast different sensor size.

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The FZ2500 was unveiled 2 years after the Q-S1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FZ2500 grades versus the Q-S1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 and Pentax Q-S1. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery and Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ2500 enjoys physical dimensions of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") accompanied by a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q-S1 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FZ2500 and Pentax Q-S1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the FZ2500 and the Q-S1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ2500 and Q-S1 is 53 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The pic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ2500 and Q-S1.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FZ2500 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FZ2500 will render greater detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent FZ2500 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.