Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sony A7 IV

Below, we will be looking at the Panasonic FZ2500 and Sony A7 IV, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FZ2500 (20MP) and A7 IV (33MP) and the FZ2500 (1") and A7 IV (Full frame) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ2500 was introduced 6 years before the A7 IV and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FZ2500 scores against the A7 IV in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 and Sony Alpha A7 IV. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery and Sony A7 IV Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ2500 comes with external dimensions of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") and a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs) while the Sony A7 IV has proportions of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ2500 and Sony A7 IV in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the FZ2500 compared to the A7 IV.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ2500 and A7 IV is 53 and 61 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ2500 and A7 IV.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FZ2500 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A7 IV will render extra detail using its extra 13MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older FZ2500 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.