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Comparison of Fujifilm X-T2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 ×
Fujifilm X-T2 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500Fujifilm X-T2
BrandPanasonicFujifilm
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttp://www.fujifilmusa.com/index.html
Model numberFZ2500X-T2
Alternate model number(s)
  • fz2000
  • fzh1
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Camera formatEVFCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20162016
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)138133
Width (mm)13549
Height (mm)10292
Weight (g)966817
Waterproof--
PredecessorPanasonic FZ1000Fujifilm X-T1
Successor-Fujifilm X-T3
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturer-Sony
Effective megapixels (MP)20.124.3
Sensor format1 inchAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)116.16368.16
Sensor width (mm)13.223.6
Sensor height (mm)8.815.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.413.93
Focal Length Multiplier (x)2.71.5
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGX-Trans 3
Anti aliasing filterFixedNot needed
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)
  • 2000 x 2000(4.0 mp 1:1)
  • 2832 x 2832(8.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3008 x 1688(5.1 mp 16:9)
  • 3008 x 2000(6.0 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 4000(16.0 mp 1:1)
  • 4240 x 2384(10.1 mp 16:9)
  • 4240 x 2832(12.0 mp 3:2)
  • 6000 x 3376(20.3 mp 16:9)
  • 6000 x 4000(24.0 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
  • .raf 14-bit raw
  • jpeg (exif ver 2.3)
  • raw + jpeg
  • uncompressed or lossless compression
Continuous-mode (fps)11.413.7
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 4096x2160
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
Movie max framerate (fps)120120
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Audio format LPCM), MP4 (Audio format LPCM / AAC 2ch), AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch)MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264) with linear PCM stereo sound
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mount-Fujifilm X
LensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT; 16 elements in 11 groups with 5 aspherical (8 aspherical surfaces), 4 ED, 1 UHR elementsFujinon XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS; 14 elements in 10 groups, including 3 aspherical lenses and 1 extra low dispersion element
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 480.0027.00 - 84.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)8.00 - 176.0018.00 - 55.00
Zoom ratio (x)203.06
Aperture range (f)0.09 - 0.360.05 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter+-
Min focus range (cm)3030
Filter thread (mm)6758
Thread typeOn lens-
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom+-
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
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Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect with DFD: Face/Eye Detection, Tracking, 49-area, Custom Multi, 1-area (flexible / scalable), PinpointHybrid Phase/Contrast Detect AF: 325 points total, 169 phase-detect points
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 eyepointEVF: 0.48-inch 2.36M-dot OLED with 100% coverage, 0.77x magnification (35mm format equivalent)
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)2,359,2962,360,000
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.740.77
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)16-
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,80012,800
Minimum iso (native)125200
Iso settingsAuto, iISO, 80*, 100*, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600* (* Extended ISO); Changeable to 1/3 EV stepAUTO with selectable limit, ISO 200-12800, Extended output sensitivity equivalent ISO 100, 25600 and 51200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature (2-axis adjustable)
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1/2/3/4
  • 000k)
  • 500-10
  • auto
  • color temperature (2
  • custom (3)
  • fine
  • fluorescent light (cool white)
  • fluorescent light (daylight)
  • fluorescent light (warm white)
  • incandescent light
  • shade
  • underwater
Shutter speed range (s)1/16000 - 601/32000 - 900
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, SpotTTL 256-zones metering; Multi, Spot, Average, Center-weighted
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 SceneryFilm Simulation: PROVIA/Standard, Velvia/Vivid, ASTIA/Soft, Classic Chrome, PRO Neg.Hi, PRO Neg.Std, Black& White
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
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
  • forced flash
  • rear-curtain synchro. red-eye removal on: red-eye reduction auto
  • red-eye reduction & forced flash
  • red-eye reduction & rear-curtain synchro.
  • red-eye reduction & slow synchro
  • red-eye removal off: auto
  • slow synchro
  • suppressed flash
  • suppressed flash
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)-8
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 0.3 - 13.2m (Wide), 1.0 - 7.9m (Tele)Bundled EF-X8 flash is rated with a Guide Number of 8m at ISO 100 or 11m at ISO 200
Max flash sync (s)1/40001/250
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot ShoeHot Shoe, PC Sync Terminal
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IUHS-II
Dual card slots-+
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
  • .raf 14-bit raw
  • raw + jpeg
  • uncompressed or lossless compression
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack++
Headphone jack+-
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 3.0 super speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional wired
  • wi-fi
  • optional wired
  • threaded cable release
  • wi-fi
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
  • (optional battery grip provides a 3.5mm headphone jack)
  • 2.5mm remote jack
  • 3.5mm stereo mic jack
  • micro hdmi (type d)
  • pc-sync
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.450.3
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.680.3
Camera penalizes early shutter press++
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)11.413.7
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)10032
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)10.613.7
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)3526
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)10.713.6
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)3225
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.10.05
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.1-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.130.05
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.450.2
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.040.03
Shutter lag (notes)-All timing performed with Boost mode enabled.
Startup time (s)2.31
Play -> record time (s)0.71
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4.73.2
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)350340
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)270330
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary NP-W126S
Usable battery types
  • 7.2v 1200mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-W126S 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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