Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sony RX10 II
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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 RX10 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 4096 x 2160 video
- 24-480mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 915g - 138 x 102 x 135mm
- Announced September 2016
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ2000
- Succeeded the Panasonic FZ1000
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
- 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
- Launched June 2015
- Succeeded the Sony RX10
- Newer Model is Sony RX10 III
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sony RX10 II Overview
Here is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sony RX10 II, both Large Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FZ2500 (20MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1").
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The FZ2500 was announced 16 months later than the RX10 II making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the FZ2500 scores versus the RX10 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sony RX10 II Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery & Sony RX10 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Sony RX10 II
FZ2500 | RX10 II | |||
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Launched | September 2016 | ![]() | June 2015 | Fresher by 16 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX10 II over the Panasonic FZ2500
RX10 II | FZ2500 | |||
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Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 1040k | Crisper display (+189k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ2500 and Sony RX10 II
FZ2500 | RX10 II | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurement |
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sony RX10 II Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ2500 has 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) whilst the Sony RX10 II has specifications of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sony RX10 II in our completely 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)
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the FZ2500 compared to the RX10 II.
![Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sony RX10 II size comparison Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sony RX10 II size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ2500-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX10-II-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ2500 and RX10 II is 53 and 58 respectively.
![Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sony RX10 II top view buttons comparison Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sony RX10 II top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ2500-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX10-II-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sony RX10 II Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ2500 and RX10 II.
Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs but you should really take the age of the products into consideration. The newer FZ2500 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sony RX10 II sensor size comparison Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sony RX10 II sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ2500-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX10-II-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sony RX10 II Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sony RX10 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sony RX10 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ2500-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX10-II-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 RX10 II Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FZ2000 | - |
Category | Large Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2016-09-19 | 2015-06-10 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 80 | 64 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/2.8 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | 1/32000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 12.0fps | 14.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 13.20 m (at Auto ISO) | 10.20 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, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2060 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
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 gr (2.02 lb) | 813 gr (1.79 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 138 x 102 x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") | 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 70 | 70 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.0 | 23.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.6 | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | 538 | 531 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 shots | 400 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DMW-BLC12 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $998 | $998 |