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Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 [S]ave

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Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DC-GH5Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
BrandPanasonicPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.panasonic.com
Model numberGH5FZ2500
Alternate model number(s)-
  • fz2000
  • fzh1
Camera formatCompact System CameraEVF
Release year (year)20172016
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)139138
Width (mm)87135
Height (mm)98102
Weight (g)725966
Waterproof--
PredecessorPanasonic GH4Panasonic FZ1000
SuccessorPanasonic GH5-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeLive MOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerPanasonic-
Effective megapixels (MP)20.320.1
Sensor format4/31 inch
Sensor area (mm²)224.9116.16
Sensor width (mm)17.313.2
Sensor height (mm)138.8
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)3.342.41
Focal Length Multiplier (x)22.7
Aspect ratio4:33:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterNoneFixed
Self-cleaning+-
Sensor shift image stabilization+-
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score77-
Dxo color depth score (bit)23.9-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)13-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)807-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1820 x 1368(2.5 mp 4:3)
  • 1824 x 1024(1.9 mp 16:9)
  • 1824 x 1216(2.2 mp 3:2)
  • 1968 x 1968(3.9 mp 1:1)
  • 2784 x 2784(7.8 mp 1:1)
  • 2880 x 2880(8.3 mp 1:1)
  • 3328 x 2496(8.3 mp 4:3)
  • 3504 x 2336(8.2 mp 3:2)
  • 3712 x 2480(9.2 mp 3:2)
  • 3712 x 2784(10.3 mp 4:3)
  • 3840 x 2160(8.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3840 x 2160(8.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3888 x 3888(15.1 mp 1:1)
  • 4992 x 3744(18.7 mp 4:3)
  • 5184 x 2920(15.1 mp 16:9)
  • 5184 x 3456(17.9 mp 3:2)
  • 5184 x 3456(17.9 mp 3:2)
  • 5184 x 3888(20.2 mp 4:3)
  • 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)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.31)
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)11.911.4
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 3840x2160
  • 4096x2160
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 4096x2160
Movie max framerate (fps)180120
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV, MP4, AVCHD, AVCHD ProgressiveMOV (Audio format LPCM), MP4 (Audio format LPCM / AAC 2ch), AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch)
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountMicro Four Thirds-
Lens-LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT; 16 elements in 11 groups with 5 aspherical (8 aspherical surfaces), 4 ED, 1 UHR elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)-24.00 - 480.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)-8.00 - 176.00
Zoom ratio (x)-20
Aperture range (f)-0.09 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter-+
Min focus range (cm)-30
Filter thread (mm)-67
Thread type-On lens
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 1.4
  • 1.4
  • 1.5
  • 1.6
  • 2
  • 2
  • 2.7
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection with DFD: Face/Eye detection, Tracking, 225-area, Custom Multi, 1-area, Pinpoint; One Shot AF, Shutter AFContrast Detect with DFD: Face/Eye Detection, Tracking, 49-area, Custom Multi, 1-area (flexible / scalable), Pinpoint
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder type3680K-dot OLED, 1.52x / 0.76x (35mm eq.) magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -4 to +3 diopter, eye sensorEVF: 0.39-inch 2.36M-dot XGA OLED, Field of View: Approx. 100%, Magnification: Approx. 2.18x / 0.74x (35mm equiv.), 20mm eyepoint
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)3,680,0002,359,296
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.760.74
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)1.522.18
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)3.23
Rear display resolution (dots)1,620,0001,040,000
Touchscreen++
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen++
Selfie screen++
Max playback zoom (x)1616
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)25,60012,800
Minimum iso (native)200125
Iso settingsAuto, iISO, 100 (extended), 200 - 25600; in 1 or 1/3 EV stepsAuto, iISO, 80*, 100*, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600* (* Extended ISO); Changeable to 1/3 EV step
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • 000k in 100k steps)
  • 500-10
  • auto
  • autoc
  • cloudy
  • color temperature setting 1-4 (2
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1-4
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature (2-axis adjustable)
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1/2/3/4
Shutter speed range (s)1/16000 - 601/16000 - 60
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes1728-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, SpotIntelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesCreative Control: Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Rough MonochromeScene: Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's Face, Distinct Scenery
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)++
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash-+
Flash modes
  • 1st. curtain sync
  • 2nd curtain sync.
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • forced on/red-eye reduction
  • slow sync.
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • 1st / 2nd
  • auto
  • auto/red- eye reduction
  • flash synchro
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • forced on/red- eye reduction
  • slow sync./red- eye reduction
Flash range description-Auto ISO: 0.3 - 13.2m (Wide), 1.0 - 7.9m (Tele)
Max flash sync (s)1/2501/4000
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot Shoe, PC Sync TerminalHot Shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IIUHS-I
Dual card slots+-
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC--
Bluetooth+-
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack++
Headphone jack++
External connections
  • bluetooth
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 3.0 super speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • wi-fi or optional wired
  • optional wired
  • wi-fi
Connections (extended)
  • 2.5mm wired remote
  • 3.5mm external mic jack
  • 3.5mm headphone jack
  • hdmi type-a
  • usb 3.1 type-c
  • 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
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.330.45
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.420.68
Camera penalizes early shutter press++
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)11.911.4
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)600100
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)11.910.6
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)6535
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)11.910.7
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)6332
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.130.1
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.1
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.070.13
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)-0.45
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.060.04
Startup time (s)12.3
Play -> record time (s)0.70.7
Flash cycle time, full power (s)-4.7
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)410350
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)400270
Battery life, video (minutes)55-
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary
Usable battery types
  • 1860mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 7.2v
  • 7.2v 1200mah lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • none; free downloads: photofunstudio 10.0xe
  • silkypix developer studio
  • none; photofunstudio and silkypix developer studio available for download.
Os compatibility
  • photofunstudio (windows); silkypix developer studio (windows / mac)
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