Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 (Lumix DMC-FZ2000)

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  • Effective pixels

    20 megapixels

    Max resolution

    5472 x 3648

  • Screen Size

    3″

    Screen Dots

    1,040,000

  • Physical

    138 x 102 x 135 mm (5.42 x 4.01 x 5.3″)

  • Body Type

    SLR-like (bridge)

    Flash

    Yes

  • Sensor type

    BSI-CMOS

    Sensor size

    1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm)

  • ISO

    Auto, 125-12800 (expands to 80-25600)

  • Battery

    Battery Pack

Body type

  • Body type SLR-like (bridge)

Sensor

  • Max resolution5472 x 3648
  • Image ratio w:h1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
  • Effective pixels20 megapixels
  • Sensor photo detectors21 megapixels
  • Sensor size1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm)
  • Sensor typeBSI-CMOS
  • ProcessorVenus Engine

Image

  • ISOAuto, 125-12800 (expands to 80-25600)
  • Boosted ISO (minimum)80
  • Boosted ISO (maximum)25600
  • White balance presets5
  • Custom white balanceYes (4 slots)
  • Image stabilizationOptical
  • Image stabilization notesHybrid 5-axis available in movie mode
  • CIPA image stabilization rating
  • Uncompressed formatRAW
  • JPEG quality levelsFine, standard

Optics & Focus

  • Autofocus
    • Contrast Detect (sensor)
    • Multi-area
    • Center
    • Selective single-point
    • Tracking
    • Single
    • Continuous
    • Touch
    • Face Detection
    • Live View
  • Digital zoomYes (2x)
  • Manual focusYes
  • Number of focus points49
  • Lens mount
  • Focal length multiplier

Screen / viewfinder

  • Articulated LCDFully articulated
  • Screen size3″
  • Screen dots1,040,000
  • Touch screenYes
  • Screen typeTFT LCD
  • Live viewYes
  • Viewfinder typeElectronic
  • Viewfinder coverage100%
  • Viewfinder magnification0.74×
  • Viewfinder resolution2,360,000

Photography features

  • Minimum shutter speed60 sec
  • Maximum shutter speed1/4000 sec
  • Maximum shutter speed (electronic)1/16000 sec
  • Aperture priorityYes
  • Shutter priorityYes
  • Manual exposure modeYes
  • Subject / scene modesYes
  • Built-in flashYes
  • External flashYes (via hot shoe)
  • Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
  • Continuous drive12.0 fps
  • Self-timerYes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
  • Metering modes
    • Multi
    • Center-weighted
    • Spot
  • Exposure compensation±5 (at 1/3 EV steps)
  • AE Bracketing ±3 (3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV steps)
  • WB Bracketing

Videography features

  • FormatMPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
  • Modes
    • 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
    • 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
    • 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
    • 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
    • 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
    • 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
    • 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
    • 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
    • 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
    • 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
    • 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
    • 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
    • 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
    • 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
    • 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
    • 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
  • MicrophoneStereo
  • SpeakerMono

Storage

  • Storage typesSD/SDHC/SDXC card

Connectivity

  • USBUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
  • USB charging
  • HDMIYes (micro-HDMI)
  • Microphone portYes
  • Headphone portYes
  • WirelessBuilt-In
  • Wireless notes802.11b/g/n
  • Remote controlYes (wired or via smartphone)

Physical

  • Environmentally sealedNo
  • BatteryBattery Pack
  • Battery descriptionDMW-BLC12 lithium-ion battery & charger
  • Battery Life (CIPA)350
  • Weight (inc. batteries)915 g (2.02 lb / 32.28 oz)
  • Dimensions138 x 102 x 135 mm (5.42 x 4.01 x 5.3″)

GPS

  • Orientation sensorYes
  • Timelapse recording
  • GPSNone