Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sony QX1

On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sony QX1, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Lens-style by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FZ2500 (20MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is pretty similar but the FZ2500 (1") and QX1 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The FZ2500 was announced 2 years later than the QX1 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the FZ2500 matches up versus the QX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 & Sony Alpha QX1. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery & Sony QX1 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ2500 comes with exterior measurements 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 Sony QX1 has specifications of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the FZ2500 versus the QX1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FZ2500 and QX1 is 53 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The visual here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ2500 and QX1.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The FZ2500 offers the tinier sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field tougher. The more modern FZ2500 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.