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

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 ×
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General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5
BrandPanasonicPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.panasonic.com
Model numberFZ2500GH5
Alternate model number(s)
  • fz2000
  • fzh1
-
Camera formatEVFCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20162017
Tripod mount++
1↑Length (mm)138139
Width (mm)13587
Height (mm)10298
Weight (g)966725
Waterproof--
PredecessorPanasonic FZ1000Panasonic GH4
Successor-Panasonic GH5
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSLive MOS
Sensor manufacturer-Panasonic
Effective megapixels (MP)20.120.3
Sensor format1 inch4/3
Sensor area (mm²)116.16224.9
Sensor width (mm)13.217.3
Sensor height (mm)8.813
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.413.34
Focal Length Multiplier (x)2.72
Aspect ratio3:24:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedNone
Self-cleaning-+
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score-77
Dxo color depth score (bit)-23.9
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)-13
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)-807
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)
  • 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)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.31)
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)11.411.9
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 4096x2160
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 3840x2160
  • 4096x2160
Movie max framerate (fps)120180
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Audio format LPCM), MP4 (Audio format LPCM / AAC 2ch), AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch)MOV, MP4, AVCHD, AVCHD Progressive
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mount-Micro Four Thirds
LensLEICA 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 typeOn lens-
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 1.4
  • 1.4
  • 1.5
  • 1.6
  • 2
  • 2
  • 2.7
  • 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 with DFD: Face/Eye detection, Tracking, 225-area, Custom Multi, 1-area, Pinpoint; One Shot AF, Shutter AF
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 eyepoint3680K-dot OLED, 1.52x / 0.76x (35mm eq.) magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -4 to +3 diopter, eye sensor
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)2,359,2963,680,000
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.740.76
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)2.181.52
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33.2
Rear display resolution (dots)1,040,0001,620,000
Touchscreen++
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen++
Selfie screen++
Max playback zoom (x)1616
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,80025,600
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, iISO, 100 (extended), 200 - 25600; in 1 or 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
  • 000k in 100k steps)
  • 500-10
  • auto
  • autoc
  • cloudy
  • color temperature setting 1-4 (2
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1-4
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 modesIntelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, Spot1728-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot
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 SceneryCreative Control: Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Rough Monochrome
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
  • 2
  • 3
  • 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
  • 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
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 0.3 - 13.2m (Wide), 1.0 - 7.9m (Tele)-
Max flash sync (s)1/40001/250
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0 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
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC--
Bluetooth-+
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack++
Headphone jack++
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • bluetooth
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 3.0 super speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional wired
  • wi-fi
  • wi-fi or optional wired
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
  • 2.5mm wired remote
  • 3.5mm external mic jack
  • 3.5mm headphone jack
  • hdmi type-a
  • usb 3.1 type-c
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.450.33
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.680.42
Camera penalizes early shutter press++
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)11.411.9
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)100600
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)10.611.9
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)3565
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)10.711.9
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)3263
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.10.13
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.1-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.130.07
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.45-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.040.06
Startup time (s)2.31
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)350410
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)270400
Battery life, video (minutes)-55
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary
Usable battery types
  • 7.2v 1200mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 1860mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 7.2v
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; photofunstudio and silkypix developer studio available for download.
  • none; free downloads: photofunstudio 10.0xe
  • silkypix developer studio
Os compatibility-
  • photofunstudio (windows); silkypix developer studio (windows / mac)



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