Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sony TX9
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sony TX9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 4096 x 2160 video
- 24-480mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 915g - 138 x 102 x 135mm
- Introduced September 2016
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ2000
- Replaced the Panasonic FZ1000
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Released July 2010
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sony TX9 Overview
On this page, we are looking at the Panasonic FZ2500 versus Sony TX9, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FZ2500 (20MP) and TX9 (12MP) and the FZ2500 (1") and TX9 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe FZ2500 was announced 6 years later than the TX9 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FZ2500 matches up vs the TX9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sony TX9 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery & Sony TX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Sony TX9
FZ2500 | TX9 | |||
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Released | September 2016 | July 2010 | More recent by 76 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 922k | Crisper display (+118k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Panasonic FZ2500
TX9 | FZ2500 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ2500 and Sony TX9
FZ2500 | TX9 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ2500 comes with physical dimensions of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") and a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs) while the Sony TX9 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FZ2500 versus Sony TX9 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FZ2500 compared to the TX9.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ2500 and TX9 is 53 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ2500 and TX9.
Plainly, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FZ2500 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic FZ2500 will deliver extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The newer FZ2500 should have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sony TX9 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-FZ2000 | - |
Type | Large Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2016-09-19 | 2010-07-08 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3.5" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 12.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 13.20 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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 | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 915 gr (2.02 lb) | 149 gr (0.33 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 138 x 102 x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 70 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 538 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 shots | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | DMW-BLC12 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $998 | $799 |