Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sony RX10 II

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.

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.

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.

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.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ2500 and RX10 II is 53 and 58 respectively.

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.