Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sony QX30

The following is a extensive overview of the Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sony QX30, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Lens-style by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FZ2500 (20MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is fairly close but the FZ2500 (1") and QX30 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The FZ2500 was manufactured 2 years after the QX30 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FZ2500 matches up against the QX30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery & Sony QX30 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ2500 has got external 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) while the Sony QX30 has specifications of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the FZ2500 against the QX30.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ2500 and QX30 is 53 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ2500 and QX30.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact resolution but different sensor dimensions. The FZ2500 includes the larger sensor which will make getting bokeh easier. The newer FZ2500 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.