Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 Comparison

Let’s compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300.

Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. In this side-by-side review, we will be comparing Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. While Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 has 1 inch sensor, Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 has 1/2.3 inch sensor and 20.1 has a 20.1 MP and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 has a 12.1 MP resolution.

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  Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 Front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 Front
Sensor and Camera Features
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Megapixels 20.1 12.1
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Sensor Format 1 inch 1/2.3 inch
SLR Type Point & Shoot Point & Shoot
Crop Factor 2.7x n/a
AA Filter Fixed None
Image Resolution 5472 x 3648 (20.0 MP, 3:2) 4000 x 3000 (12.0 MP, 4:3)
Body Image Stabilization No No
Native ISO Min 125 - Max 12800 Min 100 - Max 6400
Full ISO Settings Auto, iISO, 80*, 100*, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600* (* Extended ISO); Changeable to 1/3 EV step Auto, iISO, 100 - 6400 in 1 or 1/3 EV steps
Startup Time 2.3 seconds 1.2 seconds
AF System and Shooting
Auto Focus Type Contrast Detect with DFD: Face/Eye Detection, Tracking, 49-area, Custom Multi, 1-area (flexible / scalable), Pinpoint; (Full area touch is available) Contrast Detect: Face/Eye Detection, Tracking, 49-area, 1-area, Pinpoint, Touch AF, Eye Sensor AF
Continuous Shooting Speed / Burst Mode Auto, iISO, 80*, 100*, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600* (* Extended ISO); Changeable to 1/3 EV step Auto, iISO, 100 - 6400 in 1 or 1/3 EV steps
Shutter Speed Range 1/16000 - 60 sec 1/16000 - 60 sec
Bulb Mode Yes Yes
JPEG Buffer Size 100 Unlimited
AW Buffer Size 35 25
Screen/viewfinder
LCD 3.0 3.0
LCD Resolution 1,040,000 dots (346,700 px) 1,036,800 dots (345,600 px)
Touchscreen Yes Yes
Articulating Screen Yes Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen Yes Yes
Selfie Screen Yes Yes
Top Deck Display No No
Focus Peaking Yes Yes
Viewfinder EVF / LCD EVF / LCD
Viewfinder Type EVF: 0.39-inch 2.36M-dot XGA OLED, Field of View: Approx. 100%, Magnification: Approx. 2.18x / 0.74x (35mm equiv.), 20mm eyepoint, -4.0 to +4.0 diopter adjustment, eye sensor 0.39-inch 1,440K-dot OLED, Field of View: approx. 100%, Mag: 0.7x (35mm-eq.), +/- 4 diopter adjustment, eye sensor
Focus Peaking Yes Yes
Video Features
Video Resolution 4096x2160 (24p) 3840x2160 (30p/24p)
Video File Format MOV (Audio format LPCM), MP4 (Audio format LPCM / AAC 2ch), AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) AVCHD or MP4 with stereo sound
Memory Card Type SD / SDHC / SDXC SD / SDHC / SDXC
Dual Card Slot No No
SD UHS Support
Microphone Jack Yes Yes
Headphone Jack Yes No
Flash and Internal Connections
Built-in Flash Yes Yes
Max Flash Sync Speed 1/4000s with mechanical shutter; flash not supported with electronic shutter 1/4000
Internal connections Micro-B USB 2.0, Micro-HDMI (Type D) with Viera Link, 2.5mm remote jack, 3.5mm external mic jack, 3.5mm external headphone jack Micro HDMI (Type D) with Viera Link, 2.5mm Wired Remote Jack, 3.5mm Stereo Microphone Jack
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi Yes Yes
NFC No No
Bluetooth No No
Built-In GPS No No
USB Type USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi
Physical
Battery Life (CIPA) 270 shots 360 shots
Battery Types 7.2v 1200mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable 7.2v 1200mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable
Weight 34.1 oz (966 g) includes batteries 25.5 oz (724 g) includes batteries
Size 5.4 x 4.0 x 5.3 in. (138 x 102 x 135 mm) 5.2 x 3.6 x 4.6 in. (132 x 92 x 117 mm)
Price
Price Buy starting from $997.99
Buy starting from $397.99
Release Date 2016-11-15 2015-10-15