Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sony RX100 VA

The following is a complete analysis of the Panasonic FZ2500 and Sony RX100 VA, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FZ2500 (20MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1").

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The FZ2500 was released 22 months prior to the RX100 VA which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FZ2500 grades versus the RX100 VA in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery & Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ2500 has exterior measurements of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") having a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VA has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ2500 and Sony RX100 VA in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the FZ2500 against the RX100 VA.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ2500 and RX100 VA is 53 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ2500 and RX100 VA.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of images though you would want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged FZ2500 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.