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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500

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3 stars
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Consumer ratings:
4.4 / 5
Editorial reviews:
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3.8 out of 5
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Pros

  • The camera feels well built
  • the FZ2500 and works well for its size
  • little roomier and more generously-proportioned

Cons

  • it too difficult to add the focal lengths on the lens barrel
  • slower than the specified rate
  • Auto white balance with flash lighting

Key specs

  • MOS
  • 13.2x8.8 mm
  • 20 Mpx
  • 5472, 3648 px
  • 2.8
  • Continuous Auto Focus, Face detection
  • 3 in
  • yes

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 - Pros & Cons

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500

Pros

  • The camera feels well built
  • the FZ2500 and works well for its size
  • little roomier and more generously-proportioned
  • Much better size and shape and more weather resistant
  • Panasonic is pretty intuitive to use
  • Nice feature set and surprisingly good image quality
  • makes it an excellent travel camera
  • Good zoom range
  • features and quite compact with good IQ
  • it works very well for action
  • gives surprisingly good magnification

Cons

  • it too difficult to add the focal lengths on the lens barrel
  • slower than the specified rate
  • Auto white balance with flash lighting
  • Nor will disconnecting the HDMI port cause capture to cease
  • FZ1000 provided only MP4 output
  • Slow buffer clearing (no UHS-II support)
  • lack of a built-in neutral density filter
  • corners can be soft even stopped down
  • automatic preview would interfere with continuous shooting
  • You forgot AF speed
  • greenish-yellow tint to the files

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
25600
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
20 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
5472 x 3648 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeMOS
Sensor size0.52 in
Sensor photo detectors21.0 Mpx
Effective pixels20.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 1:1
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution5472 x 3648 px
Other resolutions
  • 3888x2592
  • 2736x1824
  • 5472x3080
  • 3840x2160
  • 1920x1080
  • 4864x3648
  • 3456x2592
  • 2432x1824
  • 3648x3648
  • 2592x2592
  • 1824x1824
ProcessorVenus Engine
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom20.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Minimum aperture2.8
Maximum aperture2.8
Focal length equiv24 - 480
Focus adjustmentAuto/Manual
Contrast adjustmentyes
Saturation adjustmentyes
Brightness adjustmentyes
Autofocus
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Face detection
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Manual focusyes
Normal focus range11.81 in
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
Macro focus range1.18 in
Number of focus points49
Image stabiliserOptical
Filter threadyes
Folded opticsno
Filter diameter2.64 in
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Photography features
Shooting modes
  • Auto
  • Manual
  • Program
Camera shutter typeElectronic
Minimum shutter speed60.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Maximum shutter speed (electronic)1/16000 sec
Shutter priorityyes
Aperture priorityyes
Manual exposure modeyes
Exposure compensation plus5
Exposure compensation minus-5
Expousure compensation steps1/3
AE EV steps
  • 1/3
  • 2/3
  • 1
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
AE frames
  • 3
  • 5
  • 7
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range13.2
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Flash OFF
  • Flash ON
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
External flashyes
Continuous drive12.0 fps
Scene modes
  • Close-up
  • Night
  • Panorama
  • Spotlight
  • Sunset
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
3D supportno
Manual settingsyes
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeStereo
Speaker typeMono
Voice recordingyes
Audio systemStereo
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Dimensions
Weight32.28 oz
Width5.42 in
Height4.01 in
Depth5.3 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)350
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity1200.0 mAh
Rechargeable batteryyes
Battery level indicatoryes
Battery voltage7.2 V
Number of batteries supported1
AC adapter includedY
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Other features
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
DLNA certifiedno
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • DEU
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FRE
  • ITA
  • JPN
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Image
ISO
  • 80
  • 100
  • 125
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • 6400
  • 12800
  • 25600
ISO minimum80
ISO maximum25600
Boosted ISO minimum80
Boosted ISO maximum25600
Maximum image resolution5472 x 3648 px
White balance presets5
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Daylight
  • Flash
  • Shade
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formats
  • JPEG
  • RAW
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Negative film
  • Neutral
  • Sepia
  • Vivid
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeOptical
Image stabilization axis5-axis
Supported aspect ratios
  • 1:1
  • 3:2
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Uncompressed formatRAW
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDyes
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots1040000
Touch screenyes
Live viewyes
ViewfinderElectronic
Viewfinder coverage100.0 %
Viewfinder resolution2360000.0 px
Viewfinder magnification0.74 x
Second displayno
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Videography features
Maximum resolution3840 x 2160 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 3840 x 2160
HD type4K Ultra HD
Supported video file formats
  • AVCHD
  • MOV
  • MP4
Camera playback
  • Single image
  • Slide show
Max resolution (highest frame rate)1920 x 1080
Max frame rate (highest resolution)24.0 fps
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)120.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeBridge
Colour of productBlack
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Camera file system
  • DCF
  • Exif 2.1
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Connectivity
HDMIyes
HDMI connector typeMicro
USB portyes
USB connector typeMicro-USB B
USB version2.0
Headphone portyes
Microphone portyes
WirelessBuilt-In
Supported WiFi types
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.11n
Remote controlyes
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Bluetoothno
AV outputno

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 Panasonic - Editorial Reviews (21)

3.8
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Photo Review
Published: 07.12.2016
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
4.5

A hybrid photo/video camera with SLR-like styling, a 20x optical zoom lens, a high-resolution EVF, 12 fps continuous shooting and built-in ND filters.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 Panasonic FZ2500 Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 19.09.2016
Panasonic FZ2500 Review
4.5

Panasonic ups the bridge camera ante with the new Lumix FZ2500. Read our Panasonic FZ2500 review for all the details!

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2000 Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 03.11.2016
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2000 Review | Photography Blog
5.0

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2000 is a flagship super-zoom compact camera, offering a large 1-inch image sensor with 20 megapixels, 4K video recording, and a 20x zoom lens with a 26-480mm focal range. Priced at £1099.99 / $1199.99, read our expert Panasonic FZ2000 review to find out if this is the ultimate do-it-all camera...

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2000 sensor review: Filmmaker’s choice
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Published: 11.05.2017
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2000 sensor review: Filmmaker’s choice

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2000 (also known as the Lumix DMC-FZ2500 in some areas) is a video-oriented super-zoom or bridge camera that uses a 1”-type 20-Mpix MOS sensor and a high-end Leica-branded 24-480mm equivalent, F2.8-4.5 stabilized zoom lens. The DSLR-style camera has a large (0.74x) built-in viewfinder and fully-articulating 3” display with 1,040K-dot resolution.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 2017 Roundup: Enthusiast Long Zoom Cameras
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Published: 09.06.2017
2017 Roundup: Enthusiast Long Zoom Cameras

While it's the pocketable 1" sensor enthusiast cameras that attract the most attention, there are quite a few long zoom models, as well. Whether you want 4K video, a lens reaching 600mm equiv or DSLR-style controls in an all-in-one package, you'll find one in our updated roundup of enthusiast long zoom cameras.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 Panasonic Lumix FZ2000 / FZ2500 review - Cameralabs
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Published: 28.11.2016
Panasonic Lumix FZ2000 / FZ2500 review - Cameralabs
0.0

The Panasonic Lumix FZ2000 / FZ2500 is a high-end DSLR-styled super-zoom camera with a 20x / 24-480mm range, 1in / 20 Megapixel sensor, large EVF, fully-articulated touchscreen and a wealth of pro movie options including unlimited 4k video with 10-bit HDMI output. Is it the bridge you've been waiting for? Find out in Ken's review.…

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 Review Panasonic FZ2000 - CameraStuff Review
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Published: 28.06.2017
Review Panasonic FZ2000 - CameraStuff Review

The Panasonic FZ2000 for the advanced amateur/prosumer is not a compact camera, until you compare it with an SLR (or hefty system) camera with a bag full of lenses to cover the range of the 20x zoom.  {insertgrid ID = 381} Panasonic has previously referred to their line of fixed-lens cameras as “compact cameras.” At […]

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2000 sensor review: Filmmaker’s choice
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Published: 11.05.2017
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2000 sensor review: Filmmaker’s choice

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2000 (also known as the Lumix DMC-FZ2500 in some areas) is a video-oriented super-zoom or bridge camera that uses a 1”-type 20-Mpix MOS sensor and a high-end Leica-branded 24-480mm equivalent, F2.8-4.5 stabilized zoom lens. The DSLR-style camera has a large (0.74x) built-in viewfinder and fully-articulating 3” display with 1,040K-dot resolution.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 Fixed-lens filmmaking: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500/FZ2000 Review
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Published: 17.01.2017
Fixed-lens filmmaking: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500/FZ2000 Review
4.1

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500/FZ2000 is now the company's top superzoom, offering the majority of features from the company's GH-series of video-centric cameras. We've put the FZ2500 through its paces to see if it's the B-camera you're looking for. Read review

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 The best Panasonic Lumix FZ2500 / FZ2000 deals in June 2022
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Published: 28.02.2022
The best Panasonic Lumix FZ2500 / FZ2000 deals in June 2022

This superzoom smasher was a little expensive at launch, but its current price makes it a tempting buy

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 Panasonic FZ2500 Review | Camera Decision
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Published: 19.09.2016
Panasonic FZ2500 Review | Camera Decision
3.7

Panasonic FZ2500 is a 20.0MP Large Sensor Superzoom camera with a 1″ sized BSI-CMOS sensor and 24-480 mm F2.8-4.5 lens. Read our FZ2500 review to find its pros and cons.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 Panasonic FZ2000 review | Camera Jabber
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Published: 06.02.2017
Panasonic FZ2000 review | Camera Jabber

Panasonic FZ2000 review: Panasonic has beefed up its FZ bridge cameras with the Panasonic FZ2000, boasting unlimited 4K video recording.

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Published: 18.08.2021
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 (DSLR Camera): 4.8 out of 5 stars from 6 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 (Lumix DMC-FZ2000): Digital Photography Review
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Published: 17.01.2017
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 (Lumix DMC-FZ2000): Digital Photography Review
4.1

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Published: 17.07.2017
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2000

The GHI's Tried & Tested verdict of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2000