Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sony HX1
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ2500/Panasonic-FZ2500-front.jpg)
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sony HX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- 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
- Released September 2016
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ2000
- Old Model is Panasonic FZ1000
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1440 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
- Released April 2009
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sony HX1 Overview
Following is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic FZ2500 versus Sony HX1, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the FZ2500 (20MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the FZ2500 (1") and HX1 (1/2.4") provide different sensor sizes.
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The FZ2500 was launched 7 years after the HX1 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FZ2500 grades vs the HX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sony HX1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Sony HX1
FZ2500 | HX1 | |||
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Released | September 2016 | ![]() | April 2009 | More modern by 91 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Panasonic FZ2500
HX1 | FZ2500 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ2500 and Sony HX1
FZ2500 | HX1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ2500 features external 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 Sony HX1 has specifications of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).
See the Panasonic FZ2500 versus Sony HX1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FZ2500 against the HX1.
![Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sony HX1 size comparison Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sony HX1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ2500-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX1-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ2500 and HX1 is 53 and 67 respectively.
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ2500 and HX1.
As you can tell, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FZ2500 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FZ2500 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher FZ2500 provides a benefit in sensor tech.
![Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sony HX1 sensor size comparison Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sony HX1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ2500-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sony HX1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sony HX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sony HX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ2500-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sony HX1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-FZ2000 | - |
Category | Large Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2016-09-19 | 2009-04-22 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 9 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 12.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 13.20 m (at Auto ISO) | 9.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2060 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1440x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 915 grams (2.02 lb) | 544 grams (1.20 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 138 x 102 x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") | 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
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 images | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | DMW-BLC12 | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $998 | $47,999 |