Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 (Lumix DMC-FZ2000)

Quick autofocus. Solid high ISO images. Superb 4K video toolset. In-camera ND filter. Ample buffer. Solid ergonomics. Sharp EVF and vari-angle touch display. 1-inch sensor with 20x zoom lens. High-speed 4K Photo capture.

Disappointing lens. Pricey. Omits weather sealing.

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 is built on an absolutely fantastic idea. It has a strong video pedigree, an excellent image sensor, and a long-reaching lens, all in a package that's portable and less expensive than Sony's premium RX10 III. The...

iAuto and Program shooting mode are accurate and easy in all situations ; Dedicated Video Capture Button is always ready to record ; Outstanding overall image quality ; Versatile 20x optical zoom is ready for every situation ; 5-axis Image...

Tracking AF did struggle at times with our swimming shots ; High price tag for an all-in-one digicam ; ND filter controls on Lens ; Very large camera body

The Panasonic Lumix FZ2500 is an outstanding super-zoom digicam, sporting the power and performance that you would expect from a mid-level DSLR. Add to it its versatility and you have an awesome all-in-one camera for both stills and video. Read more in...

With its exceptionally high video performance, the Lumix FZ2500 defies comparison with any conventional compact cameras, satisfying even prosumers and advanced amateurs. The Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ2500 (FZ2000 outside the USA) will be available in...

A bit larger and a bit longer, Panasonic is introducing a second advanced compact camera, the FZ2500. This camera utilizes the same 20.1MP 1" MOS sensor as the LX10, but optimizes video performance with the inclusion of DCI 4K video recording and a...

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2000 builds on the previous FZ1000 model and turns it into a mini-GH4, offering almost all of that camera's video capabilities in a convenient super-zoom format. If you want a non-interchangeable lens camera that will cover...

Rugged camera body with many physical controls; Generally excellent image quality & high ISO performance for its class; Versatile zoom lens; Fast and accurate autofocus; Unlimited 4K video recording; Fast full-res burst mode with generous buffers.

Continuous autofocus performance struggles at telephoto end; Slow buffer clearing (no UHS-II support); Lens produces soft corners at most focal lengths.

Combining a 20.1-megapixel sensor with a 24-480mm equivalent built-in zoom lens, the Panasonic FZ2500 offers solid imaging performance. The camera can also record 4K video at up to 30 frames per second and offers Panasonic's excellent 4K Photo...

20x lens range with internal zooming ; Built-in 2, 4 and 6 stop ND filter ; 5-speed smooth, stable, slow zooming ; Articulated touch-screen ; C4k or UHD movies, unlimited recording (within battery / card) ; Mic and headphone jacks. HDMI with 10 bit...

Poor battery life and can't be charged in-camera over USB ; No weather sealing ; 4k movies and 4k Photo employ a fairly tight crop ; Results not as crisp as Sony RX10 III

The Lumix FZ2000 / FZ2500 is Panasonic's flagship super-zoom, or if you prefer the term, 'bridge camera'. It's an update to the still available Lumix FZ1000 and like that model is based around a 1 inch sensor for better quality than the tiny sensors in...