Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sony RX10 IV
53 Imaging
53 Features
81 Overall
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52 Imaging
53 Features
82 Overall
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sony RX10 IV Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand 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
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ2000
- Earlier Model is Panasonic FZ1000
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
- 1095g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
- Announced September 2017
- Previous Model is Sony RX10 III
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sony RX10 IV Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FZ2500 and Sony RX10 IV, both Large Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FZ2500 (20MP) and the RX10 IV (20MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FZ2500 was launched 11 months earlier than the RX10 IV so they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FZ2500 grades against the RX10 IV in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sony RX10 IV Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery & Sony RX10 IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Sony RX10 IV
FZ2500 | RX10 IV | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony RX10 IV over the Panasonic FZ2500
RX10 IV | FZ2500 | |||
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Announced | September 2017 | September 2016 | Newer by 11 months | |
Display resolution | 1440k | 1040k | Clearer display (+400k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ2500 and Sony RX10 IV
FZ2500 | RX10 IV | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display size | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sony RX10 IV Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ2500 provides exterior dimensions of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") having a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs) while the Sony RX10 IV has proportions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") along with a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).
See the Panasonic FZ2500 and Sony RX10 IV in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the FZ2500 against the RX10 IV.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ2500 and RX10 IV is 53 and 52 respectively.
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sony RX10 IV Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ2500 and RX10 IV.
As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you should factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged FZ2500 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sony RX10 IV Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV |
Also called | Lumix DMC-FZ2000 | - |
Class | Large Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2016-09-19 | 2017-09-12 |
Body design | 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 | 20MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 80 | 64 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 24-600mm (25.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/2.4-4.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dot | 1,440k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | 1/32000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 12.0fps | 24.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.20 m (at Auto ISO) | 10.80 m (at Auto ISO) |
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 |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/2000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 915 gr (2.02 pounds) | 1095 gr (2.41 pounds) |
Dimensions | 138 x 102 x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") | 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 70 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 538 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 images | 400 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DMW-BLC12 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $998 | $1,698 |