Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000

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      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
      BrandPanasonicPanasonic
      ModelLumix DMC-FZ2500Lumix DMC-FZ1000
      Successor ModelPanasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II
      MSRP$1199$899/£749
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeBridgeBridge
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor Size1-inch1-inch
      Sensor Dimensions13.2 x 8.8 mm13.2 x 8.8 mm
      Total Pixels20.9 Megapixel20.9 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.1 Megapixel20.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range125 - 12,800125 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range80 - 25,60080 - 25,600
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
      ProcessorVenus EngineVenus Engine
      Max Image Resolution5472 x 36485472 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, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, standardFine, standard
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points4949
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
      Focal Length8.8 - 176 mm9.12 - 146 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 480 mm25 - 400 mm
      Optical Zoom20x16x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - 4.5f/2.8 - 4.0
      Min Normal Focus Distance30 cm30 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance3 cm3 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT-LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.74x0.7x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot2,359k dot
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +4
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting12.0 fps12.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 12 fps at 20 MP
      Flash Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
      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      		Auto
      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 ISO13.50 m at Auto ISO
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionShoe MountShoe Mount
      Exposure Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Shutter Priority
      Exposure Compensation±5 (at 1/3 EV increments)±5 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 (3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) ±3 (3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)
      DXO Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
      DxO Low Light ISO538517
      DxO Color Depth23.022.1
      DxO Dynamic Range12.611.7
      DxO Overall Score7064
      Video Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
      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      		AVCHD/MP4
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080p at 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps
      1280 x 720 at 29.97 fps
      640 x 480 at 29.97 fps
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264MPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      IP Streaming
      Terminals Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRRS Headphone/Mic Input1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Input
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output
      1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Control Input
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Mobile App Compatible
      Environmental Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity10 to 80%
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
      Dimensions138 x 102 x 135 mm (5.43 x 4.02 x 5.31")137 x 99 x 131 mm (5.39 x 3.9 x 5.16")
      Weight (inc. batteries)915 g (2.02 lb / 32.28 oz)831 g (1.83 lb / 29.31 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.2 x 6.6 x 6.05"
      Package Weight3.295 lb
      Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
      Battery PackDMW-BLC12DMW-BLC12PP
      Battery Life350 shots360 shots
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
      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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