Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot G5 X and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500

Comparison of Canon PowerShot G5 X and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 ×
Canon PowerShot G5 X ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500Canon PowerShot G5 X
BrandPanasonicCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberFZ2500G5X
Alternate model number(s)
  • fz2000
  • fzh1
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Camera formatEVFCompact
Release year (year)20162015
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)138112
Width (mm)13544
Height (mm)10276
Weight (g)966377
Waterproof--
PredecessorPanasonic FZ1000-
Successor-Canon G5X Mar
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)20.120.2
Sensor format1 inch1 inch
Sensor area (mm²)116.16116.16
Sensor width (mm)13.213.2
Sensor height (mm)8.88.8
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.412.41
Focal Length Multiplier (x)2.72.7
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1824 x 1824(3.3 mp 1:1)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2432 x 1824(4.4 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 2592(6.7 mp 1:1)
  • 2736 x 1824(5.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3456 x 2592(9.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 3648(13.3 mp 1:1)
  • 3840 x 2160(8.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3888 x 2592(10.1 mp 3:2)
  • 4864 x 3648(17.7 mp 4:3)
  • 5472 x 3080(16.9 mp 16:9)
  • 5472 x 3648(20.0 mp 3:2)
  • 1232 x 1536(1.9 mp other)
  • 1536 x 1536(2.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2304 x 1536(3.5 mp 3:2)
  • 2304 x 2880(6.6 mp other)
  • 2880 x 2880(8.3 mp 1:1)
  • 2912 x 3648(10.6 mp other)
  • 3648 x 3648(13.3 mp 1:1)
  • 384 x 480(0.2 mp other)
  • 3840 x 2880(11.1 mp 4:3)
  • 4320 x 2432(10.5 mp 16:9)
  • 4320 x 2880(12.4 mp 3:2)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 4864 x 3648(17.7 mp 4:3)
  • 5472 x 3080(16.9 mp 16:9)
  • 5472 x 3648(20.0 mp 3:2)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 720 x 408(0.3 mp other)
  • 720 x 480(0.3 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
  • 14-bit raw (.cr2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)11.47.6
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 4096x2160
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)12060
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Audio format LPCM), MP4 (Audio format LPCM / AAC 2ch), AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch)MP4 (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo))
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT; 16 elements in 11 groups with 5 aspherical (8 aspherical surfaces), 4 ED, 1 UHR elementsCanon Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 480.0024.00 - 100.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)8.00 - 176.008.00
Zoom ratio (x)204.2
Aperture range (f)0.09 - 0.360.09 - 0.56
Integrated nd filter++
Min focus range (cm)305
Macro focus range (cm)-5 - 50
Filter thread (mm)67-
Thread typeOn lens-
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect with DFD: Face/Eye Detection, Tracking, 49-area, Custom Multi, 1-area (flexible / scalable), PinpointContrast Detection: AiAF (31-point, Face Detection or Touch AF with Object and Face Select and Track)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF: 0.39-inch 2.36M-dot XGA OLED, Field of View: Approx. 100%, Magnification: Approx. 2.18x / 0.74x (35mm equiv.), 20mm eyepoint0.39" 2.36M-dot OLED, 100% coverage, 22mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0 m-1 diopter
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)2,359,2962,360,000
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.74-
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)2.18-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)1,040,0001,040,000
Touchscreen++
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen++
Selfie screen++
Max playback zoom (x)1610
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,80012,800
Minimum iso (native)125125
Iso settingsAuto, iISO, 80*, 100*, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600* (* Extended ISO); Changeable to 1/3 EV stepAuto, ISO 125-12800 in 1/3 EV steps
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature (2-axis adjustable)
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1/2/3/4
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom 1
  • custom 2
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • multi-area white balance
  • tungsten
  • underwater
  • white balance correction
  • white balance correction (underwater mode)
Shutter speed range (s)1/16000 - 601/2000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, SpotEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (linked to AF frame), Face Detect AE
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesScene: Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's Face, Distinct SceneryCustom, Hybrid Auto, Creative Shot, SCN (Portrait, Self-Portrait, Star (Star Nightscape, Star Trails, Star Portrait, Star Time-Lapse Movie)
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
  • 1
  • 30
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • 1st / 2nd
  • auto
  • auto/red- eye reduction
  • flash synchro
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • forced on/red- eye reduction
  • slow sync./red- eye reduction
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow synchro
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 0.3 - 13.2m (Wide), 1.0 - 7.9m (Tele)Auto ISO: 1.6 (50cm) -23 ft. (7.0m) (W), 1.6 ft. (50cm) - 13 ft. (4.0m) (T)
Max flash sync (s)1/40001/2000
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IUHS-I
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
  • 14-bit raw (.cr2)
  • raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC-+
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack+-
Headphone jack+-
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional wired
  • wi-fi
  • via wi-fi or optional rs-60e3 cable remote
Connections (extended)
  • 2.5mm remote jack
  • 3.5mm external headphone jack
  • 3.5mm external mic jack
  • micro-b usb 2.0
  • micro-hdmi (type d) with viera link
  • micro hdmi (type d)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.450.87
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.681.95
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)11.47.6
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)1008
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)10.60.8
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)35-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)10.70.6
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)32-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.10.27
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.10.26
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.130.27
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.450.56
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.040.02
Startup time (s)2.32
Play -> record time (s)0.71.7
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4.73.1
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)350210
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)270215
Battery life, video (minutes)-40
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary NB-13L
Usable battery types
  • 7.2v 1200mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NB-13L Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported-+
Software
Included software
  • none; photofunstudio and silkypix developer studio available for download.
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