Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sony HX1

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.

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.

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).

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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.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ2500 and HX1 is 53 and 67 respectively.

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.