Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sigma SD10
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 4096 x 2160 video
- 24-480mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 915g - 138 x 102 x 135mm
- Launched September 2016
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ2000
- Succeeded the Panasonic FZ1000
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 800 (Raise to 1600)
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
- Announced March 2004
- Old Model is Sigma SD9
- Replacement is Sigma SD14
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sigma SD10 Overview
Here, we are looking at the Panasonic FZ2500 and Sigma SD10, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Sigma. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the FZ2500 (20MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the FZ2500 (1") and SD10 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe FZ2500 was brought out 12 years after the SD10 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FZ2500 grades vs the SD10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sigma SD10 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 & Sigma SD10. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery & Sigma SD10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Sigma SD10
FZ2500 | SD10 | |||
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Announced | September 2016 | March 2004 | More modern by 153 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display size | 3" | 1.8" | Larger display (+1.2") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 130k | Clearer display (+910k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Panasonic FZ2500
SD10 | FZ2500 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ2500 and Sigma SD10
FZ2500 | SD10 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing |
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ2500 comes with outer 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) and the Sigma SD10 has specifications of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FZ2500 and Sigma SD10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FZ2500 compared to the SD10.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ2500 and SD10 is 53 and 54 respectively.
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ2500 and SD10.
As you can tell, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FZ2500 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic FZ2500 will produce extra detail having its extra 17MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The fresher FZ2500 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 | Sigma SD10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sigma |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 | Sigma SD10 |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FZ2000 | - |
Category | Large Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2016-09-19 | 2004-03-19 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 3 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 2268 x 1512 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens focal range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | - |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 1.8" |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dots | 130k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 98 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | 0.77x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 12.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 13.20 m (at Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4096 x 2060 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | - |
Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 915 grams (2.02 lb) | 950 grams (2.09 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 138 x 102 x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") | 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 70 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 538 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | DMW-BLC12 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | Compact Flash Type I or II |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $998 | $198 |