Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sony QX10

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic FZ2500 versus Sony QX10, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Lens-style by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FZ2500 (20MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is fairly comparable but the FZ2500 (1") and QX10 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The FZ2500 was introduced 3 years after the QX10 which is a fairly serious difference 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 QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FZ2500 grades versus the QX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery & Sony QX10 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ2500 provides physical dimensions of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") and a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs) and the Sony QX10 has proportions of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FZ2500 versus Sony QX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the FZ2500 against the QX10.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ2500 and QX10 is 53 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The pic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ2500 and QX10.

As you can tell, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FZ2500 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic FZ2500 will provide extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The younger FZ2500 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.