Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax X90

Here is a extended overview of the Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax X90, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the FZ2500 (20MP) and X90 (12MP) and the FZ2500 (1") and X90 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The FZ2500 was announced 6 years later than the X90 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the FZ2500 matches up versus the X90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 & Pentax X90. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery & Pentax X90 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ2500 offers physical measurements 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 X90 has sizing of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax X90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the FZ2500 compared to the X90.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ2500 and X90 is 53 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ2500 and X90.

To sum up, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FZ2500 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic FZ2500 will produce greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern FZ2500 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.