Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II was introduced in February 2019 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 was introduced in September 2016. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II over Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 over Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 have 3.0" Fully Articulated screens with 1,240k dot and 1,040k dot resolutions respectively. Fully articulated screen makes cameras selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting. Both models feature touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

Viewfinder

Cameras have built-in Electronic viewfinders with 2,360k dot resolution. They both have 100% coverage.

BSI-CMOS Sensor

Both models feature a 20.1 megapixel 1-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 13.2 x 8.8 mm and a total area of 116.2 mm². Their native ISO range is 125 - 12,800 and expands to 80 - 25,600 in boosted mode.

The cameras have BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

Cameras are equipped with Venus Engine processor and can take pictures up to 5472 x 3648 resolution.

No Image Stabilization

The cameras do not have image stabilization.

Built-in Wi-Fi

Cameras have built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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Bluetooth on Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II

Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II has a built-in Bluetooth which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
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NFC on Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II

Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.

USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II has a Micro HDMI and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 has a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.

Battery

Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II comes with DMW-BLC12PP battery pack with battery life of 350 shots and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 comes with DMW-BLC12 battery pack with battery life of 350 shots.

External Storage Slots

Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) card slot. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/16000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/4000 sec with mechanical shutter on both models. Cameras can shoot continuously up to 12.0 fps.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 13.50 m at Auto ISO on Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II and 13.20 m at Auto ISO on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500. They also accept external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount..

Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II body has dimensions of 136 x 97 x 132 mm (5.35 x 3.82 x 5.2") and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 body has dimensions of 138 x 102 x 135 mm (5.43 x 4.02 x 5.31"). Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II weighs 808 g (1.78 lb / 28.50 oz) and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 weighs 915 g (2.02 lb / 32.28 oz).

Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500

136 mm

97 mm

138 mm

102 mm

97 mm

102 mm

132 mm

135 mm