If there was ever a point-and-shoot that could do anything, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 Digital Camera comes close with an incredible mix of advanced photographic capabilities thanks to a 20.1MP 1" High Sensitivity MOS Sensor and outstanding video specs which include DCI 4K format video at a true 24.00 fps. Benefitting all of these functions is a versatile Leica DC Vario-Elmarit f/2.8-4.5 lens with a far-reaching 20x optical zoom. This optic uses numerous specialized elements to guarantee sharp images and offers an outstanding 24-480mm equivalent zoom range. On top of this, the camera features a DSLR-like body design that is very ergonomic, including manual control rings, a 0.74x 2.36m-dot OLED electronic viewfinder, and a 3.0" 1.04m-dot free-angle touchscreen LCD.
Interestingly for a normally stills-focused camera, the FZ2500 boasts incredible video features, most notably DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) recording at 24.00 fps in addition to more conventional UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) and Full HD options. This capable camera also offers Panasonic's CINELIKE D and CINELIKE V picture profiles for professional grading capabilities, and it can gain V-Log L through an optional upgrade. Along with this the camera has high bit rates of up to 200 Mbps using MP4 and MOV formats and it can output video over HDMI with a professional-quality 4:2:2 10-bit signal. Additionally, the FZ2500 has a built-in ND filter for selectable levels as well as no recording duration limit.
For stills, the FZ2500 is a very capable system thanks to the high-resolution 1" sensor. This enables sensitivities up to ISO 25600 and continuous shooting rates of up to 50 fps with an electronic shutter and 12 fps with a mechanical shutter. Built-in Wi-Fi connectivity makes it easy to control and transfer photos to your mobile devices and a variety of 4K PHOTO modes leverage the power of 4K video to provide another method to capture fast action.
| Imaging | |
|---|---|
| Pixels | Actual: 20.9 Megapixel Effective: 20.1 Megapixel |
| Sensor | 1" MOS |
| File Formats | Still Images: JPEG, RAW Movies: AVCHD Ver. 2.0, MOV, MP4 Audio: AAC, Dolby Digital 2ch, Linear PCM |
| Max Resolution | 20 MP: 5472 x 3648 |
| Aspect Ratio | 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 |
| Image Stabilization | Optical & Digital, 5-Way |
| Color Spaces | sRGB, Adobe RGB |
| Optics | |
| Lens | Leica DC Vario-Elmarit, 16 elements in 11 groups 5 Aspherical, 4 ED EFL: 8.8-176mm (35 mm equivalent: 24-480mm) Aperture: f/2.8 (W) - 4.5 (T) to f/11 |
| Filter Thread | None |
| Zoom | Optical: 20x Digital: 4x Intelligent Zoom: 40x |
| Focus Range | Normal: 11.81" (30 cm) - Infinity Telephoto: 39.37" (100 cm) - Infinity Wide: (3 cm) - Infinity |
| Exposure Control | |
| ISO Sensitivity | Auto, 125-12800 (Extended Mode: Auto, 80-25600) |
| Shutter | Type: Mechanical Speed: 60 - 1/4000 second Type: Electronic Speed: 1 - 1/16000 second Type: Mechanical Speed: 120 seconds in Bulb Mode Type: Electronic Speed: 1/2 - 1/16000 second in Movie Mode |
| Exposure Metering | Center-weighted, Multi, Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Modes: Aperture Priority, Creative Control, Intelligent Auto, Manual, Panorama Shot, Program, Scene Modes, Shutter Priority Compensation: -5 EV to +5 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) |
| White Balance Modes | Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4 |
| Continuous Shooting | Up to 50 fps at 20 MP Up to 12 fps at 20 MP |
| Self Timer | 2 Seconds, 10 Seconds |
| Remote Control | DMW-RSL1 (Optional) |
| Flash | |
| Flash Modes | 1st Curtain Sync Auto Auto/Red-eye Reduction Forced On Forced On/Red-eye Reduction Off Second-curtain Sync Slow Sync Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction |
| Built-in Flash | Yes |
| Maximum Effective Flash Range | Wide: 1.64 - 43.31' (0.5 - 13.2 m) Telephoto: 3.28 - 25.92' (1.0 - 7.9 m) |
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe |
| Memory | |
| Built-in Memory | None |
| Memory Card Type | SD SDHC SDXC |
| Recording | |
| Video Recording | Yes, NTSC |
| Resolution | 4096 x 2160p: 24 fps 3840 x 2160p: 29.97 fps, 24 fps, 23.98 fps, 25 fps 1920 x 1080p: 59.94 fps, 29.97 fps, 24 fps, 23.98 fps 1920 x 1080p: 50 fps, 25 fps 1920 x 1080i: 59.94 fps, 50 fps 1280 x 720p: 29.97 fps, 25 fps |
| Video | |
| Audio Recording | Built-in Mic: With Video, Stereo Optional External Mic: With Video, Stereo + Mono |
| Viewfinder/Display | |
| Viewfinder Type | Electronic |
| Diopter Adjustment | - 4 to +4 m |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% |
| Screen | 3" LCD Rear Touch Screen Swivel (1,040,000 pixels) |
| Screen Coverage | 100% |
| Connectivity/System Requirements | |
| Connectivity | HDMI D (Micro), Micro-USB |
| Wi-Fi | Yes, 802.11b/g/n built-in |
| GPS | No |
| Environmental | |
| Operating/Storage Temperature | Operating 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C) Humidity: 10 - 80% |
| Power | |
| Battery | 1x Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack, 7.2 VDC, 1200 mAh |
| Physical | |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 5.4 x 4.0 x 5.3" / 137.6 x 101.9 x 134.7 mm |
| Weight | 34.07 oz / 966 g with battery and memory card |
