Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500

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    Highlights

    • 20.1 MP 1-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
    • 125 - 12,800 Native ISO
    • 49 Focus Points
    • 3.0" 1,040k dot Fully Articulated Screen
    • 2,360k dot Electronic Viewfinder
    • 12.0 fps Continuous Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
    • Built-In Wi-Fi
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    Specifications

    General
    BrandPanasonic
    ModelLumix DMC-FZ2500
    MSRP$1199
    Camera TypePoint & Shoot
    Body TypeBridge
    Video Capture
    Sensor
    Sensor TypeBSI-CMOS
    Sensor Size1-inch
    Sensor Dimensions13.2 x 8.8 mm
    Total Pixels20.9 Megapixel
    Effective Pixels20.1 Megapixel
    Low Pass Filter
    Native ISO Range125 - 12,800
    Boosted ISO Range80 - 25,600
    Photo
    ProcessorVenus Engine
    Max Image Resolution5472 x 3648
    Other Resolutions3:2 (3888 x 2592, 2736 x 1824), 16:9 (5472 x 3080, 3840 x 2160, 1920 x 1080), 4:3 (4864 x 3648, 3456 x 2592, 2432 x 1824), 1:1 (3648 x 3648, 2592 x 2592, 1824 x 1824)
    Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
    Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
    JPEG Quality LevelsFine, standard
    Timelapse Recording
    White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4
    WB Bracketing
    Focus
    Autofocus ModesMulti-area
    Center
    Selective single-point
    Tracking
    Single
    Continuous
    Touch
    Face Detection
    Live View
    Number of Focus Points49
    Touch-to-Focus
    Live View Autofocus
    Contrast Detection for Autofocus
    Phase Detection for Autofocus
    Optics
    Focal Length8.8 - 176 mm
    35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 480 mm
    Optical Zoom20x
    Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - 4.5
    Min Normal Focus Distance30 cm
    Min Macro Focus Distance3 cm
    Image Stabilization
    Screen
    Screen TypeFully Articulated
    Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
    Touch Screen
    Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
    Screen Size3.0"
    Screen Resolution1,040k dot
    Top LCD Screen
    Live View
    Viewfinder
    ViewfinderElectronic
    Viewfinder Coverage100%
    Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.74x
    Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot
    Diopter Adjustment-4 to +4
    Shutter
    Min Shutter Speed60 sec
    Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec
    Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
    Max Continuous Shooting12.0 fps
    Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 12 fps at 20 MP
    Flash
    Built-in Flash
    Flash ModesAuto
    Auto/Red-eye Reduction
    Forced On
    Forced On/Red-eye Reduction
    Slow Sync
    Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction
    Forced Off
    Flash Range13.20 m at Auto ISO
    External Flash Connectivity
    External Flash ConnectionShoe Mount
    Exposure
    Exposure Metering ModesMulti
    Center-weighted
    Spot
    Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
    Exposure Compensation±5 (at 1/3 EV increments)
    Exposure Bracketing ±3 (3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
    DXO
    DxO Low Light ISO538
    DxO Color Depth23.0
    DxO Dynamic Range12.6
    DxO Overall Score70
    Video
    Internal Recording ModesAVCHD/MOV/MP4
    DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) at 24.00 fps
    UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps
    1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps
    1920 x 1080p at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
    1280 x 720 at 25/29.97 fps
    Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
    IP Streaming
    Terminals
    Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRRS Headphone/Mic Input
    Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output
    USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    HDMI Output Micro
    SpeakerMono
    Built-in MicrophoneStereo
    Microphone Input
    Headphone Output
    Connectivity
    Built-in GPS
    Built-In Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
    Built-In Bluetooth
    Mobile App Compatible
    Environmental
    Environmental Sealing
    Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
    Operating Humidity10 to 80%
    Physical
    Dimensions138 x 102 x 135 mm (5.43 x 4.02 x 5.31")
    Weight (inc. batteries)915 g (2.02 lb / 32.28 oz)
    Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.2 x 6.6 x 6.05"
    Package Weight3.295 lb
    Power and Storage
    Battery PackDMW-BLC12
    Battery Life350 shots
    External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
    Other
    Self TimerYes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
    Orientation Sensor
    Accessory Mount1x Hot Shoe
    Electronic Level Gauge
    Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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