Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sony RX100 IV

Here is a extended analysis of the Panasonic FZ2500 versus Sony RX100 IV, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FZ2500 (20MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1").

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The FZ2500 was launched 16 months later than the RX100 IV making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FZ2500 grades vs the RX100 IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery & Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ2500 provides external measurements of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") having a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 IV has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the FZ2500 vs the RX100 IV.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FZ2500 and RX100 IV is 53 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ2500 and RX100 IV.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you should really take the age of the cameras into account. The more modern FZ2500 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.