Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sony RX100 V

Following is a extensive review of the Panasonic FZ2500 versus Sony RX100 V, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FZ2500 (20MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1").

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The FZ2500 was launched about the same time to the RX100 V so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FZ2500 grades against the RX100 V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ2500 enjoys physical 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 V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FZ2500 versus Sony RX100 V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the FZ2500 compared to the RX100 V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ2500 and RX100 V is 53 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The pic below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ2500 and RX100 V.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of files though you should really consider the release date of the cameras into account.