Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sony HX300

The following is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sony HX300, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FZ2500 (20MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is very close but the FZ2500 (1") and HX300 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The FZ2500 was introduced 3 years after the HX300 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FZ2500 grades against the HX300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ2500 has got outside measurements of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") with a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs) while the Sony HX300 has sizing of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the FZ2500 versus the HX300.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ2500 and HX300 is 53 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The picture underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ2500 and HX300.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The FZ2500 provides the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The newer FZ2500 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.