Panasonic FZ2500 (FZ2000) Hands-On Field Test
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- Опубліковано 24 лип 2024
- We were big fans of the Panasonic FZ1000, however it had a few limitations that kept it from being the perfect photo/video hybrid camera. Now Panasonic has launched the FZ2500, which looks to compete directly with the well regarded Sony RX10 III. Is this the finest large sensor super-zoom on the market?
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Outstanding review, I don't think folks realize how much time it takes to shoot and edit and narrate something like this. I actually use some of your ideas when I do my own photo gear reviews respect.
Raychristofer Jordan is a video editing sex god, probably effortless
I pre-ordered this camera from you and got it on Monday. So far it is living up to the hype and I'm very happy with it. Thanks for all your reviews and my experience with the shop was very pleasant (online sales dept). Will be picking up the V-log soon too!
I just got mine, yesterday and spending a lot of time learning it, there is so much there! Can't wait to use it on a up coming assignment.
I always like the reviews that come from The Camera Store. They're generally honest appraisals and don't pull any punches or hedge in an effort to avoid saying anything too negative about other camera brands that they might carry. I also like the way the reviews focus (no pun intended!) not just on image quality, but overall usability, along with any potential pros and cons.
Thanks for the field test review of the Panasonic FZ2500.
Note to self:
:) Full flip touch screen
:) Quick Autofocus
:) Touch-screen autofocus
:) Dedicated Movie Mode
:) built-in ND filters
:) time-lapse feature built-in (no app required)
:) 10 bit 4:2:2 broadcast quality
:) mic jack
:) headphone jack
:) bad ass lens hood
:| 1-inch sensor
:| Slo-mo 1080p 120fps
:( starts to look noisy for video at 1600 ISO in low light (native 400 ISO)
:( Some delay in on-and-shoot (must wait for lens to extend)
- vs RX10 Mark III (bigger zoom range, lighter weight, lens aperture ring, slo-mo 1080p 240fps, no ND filters)
Chris, after a zillion articles and comparisons online your video and evaluation put me over the line, I just ordered the FZ2500. Don't get to handle cameras every day, most show rooms around my area don't even have a Panasonic FX2500 for me to hold and understand what is good and not so good about the camera. You, on the other hand, get to do that all time, and that reinforces my decision making. Thank you for your reviews.
That was a perfect review, you covered everything anyone need to know about that camera. Great stuff :)
The 10bit 4:2:2 is just amazing, perhaps this is the start of 10bit era for Panasonic cameras.
Dennis Olof
The Gh4 already had it.
The recording options seem like a carbon copy from the Gh4
I also saw that it had the 100-200 mbps ALL I 1080p. Also DCI 4k at 24fps.
Panasonic practically unlocked the full force of this processor in this affordable well thought out package.
Oh, that is good to know. Thanks
You guys do some of the best camera reviews ever and I really appreciate it :-)
Always happy when your video drops.
Agreed.
finally....a full review on this camera! I love it. I think this would be a great vacation camera to go with my gopro.
I have watched a few of your camera review videos and I think your channel is the best when it comes to reviewing.
I sold my FZ1000 last week and got the FZ2500 yesterday. Have only played with it for a few hours but already find out this is a nice upgrade. The new features make this camera a great all-around Run & Gun video camera.
I've had the FZ1000 for a year now and absolutely love it. Kind of wish I held out and got this, though. The video improvements look fantastic. Just wish it was weather sealed.
Was just looking desperately for a good review on the FZ2500. How cool is that!
Great review! Thanks for sharing - the backlit seagull was priceless :)
i see u everywhere
Really lovely colors in this weedeo!
Thanks for such a great review! You guys have been so helpful with your informative videos that I decided to go with this camera. I’ll see you in store very soon!
Another great review - detailed for stills and video without pretention, and straight to the point!
What I really want is a LX200 though.
The LX100 is a diamond in the rough.
Would like to see it properly cut, polished and shining.
You guys are hands down the best reviewers. Thanks guys
I have so been waiting for this comparison! Thank you! :)
I'm buying this ( in stead of Sony RX10 III) after watching ur video, although I've many cameras e.g. FUJI XT1, XT2, FZ200, GH2 and LX15 etc. I'm getting old (65) and and I travel a lot. So Fuji XT1+XT2+lenses etc for home use only, but FZ2500 for travel as I don't need to carry lenses. Thank you guys, love your videos!!!!!!
hi I am from nepal . I wannt to be a film maker. do you maybe have spare canon eos m? or any video camera that you like to give away?
You guys deserve more views and subscribers.
I second Raychristophers' comments. Kudos.
You really need to step up to broadcast TV and or movies. If you haven't already lol.
Your on-camera presence is one of the best Ive seen in a very long time.
Awesome camera. Panasonic got it right. This maybe my 4K camera. Nice review Chris.
I wish you would have gone more in-depth on the video capabilities. Maybe talked about it's ability or lack of shutter angle. Thanks for all the videos you guys do put out. TheCameraStoreTV is almost always my first stop to find out more about cameras.
Great review - was still tossed between the RX10 III and this FZ2500 - Looks like the bridge camera to get into the 4K is this FZ2500.
Excellent job! Thank you for such a wonderful review! I'm going to buy an Fz2500 now...seriously.
Awesome just got the g⑺ looking forward to it
Very nicely done Chris! This was the info that we have been searching for! Following you on Instagram.
I bought this. very impressed with its video quality
In short, I've done a lot of research on what I want, and my timing was perfect with this release.This is a BIG purchase for me (2k NZ), but I've waited years for something like this. I think I'll be the first in New Zealand with this camera (hard to hunt down, 'nuff said). I'm also a Canuck/Calgary ex-Pat, and your accent was music :-). There was a store with the same name I used to go to about 35 years ago in the CBD; just wondering. Well done, and thanks again.
Great review, agree on every point. Bought this camera mostly for video and corporate filming, great feel in the hand, fantastic menus (my first Panasonic besides for and old camcorder years back), love the autofocus and customizable buttons. Of course one always loooves his last and newest camera but I did a long research before hitting that order button. Was watching preview videos, your review of RX10 III and many others, GH4 would have been too expensive in the end, with a GH5 around the corner....
I was just watching your G7 review again because I'd need a B camera for filming the interviewer, and I'm mostly thinking of having the same video profile on both cameras (both Lumix, right?) and save some editing time, as well as the G7 still being a great device.
Thanks for the effort man. I've gotten some very good new insights.
Thank you! Best review until now!
Awesome vid as usual! I suspect that the Panasonic was more accurate at autofocus in your test in significant part because its ISO or F Stop (or both) were set to expose much brighter. Consider the difference in (1) exposure that you see on the brick wall in each and every one of the Panasonic vs. Sony frames from 9:20-9:55 in the video. Moreover, notice (2) how much more the background (e.g. the car) is in focus in the Sony's frame; it's clearly shot at a higher effective F Stop. Without equal light hitting the sensor (due to differences in F Stops) or equal gain (through ISO settings) there cannot be an equitable comparison. Thus one would need to re-do the test to compare the relative autofocus capabilities. But awesome video and thank you again, "Crushin' it" Chris and "Jammin" Justin!
Thanks for the review, very helpful. The FZ2500 looks a chunky, solid camera. Like the touchscreen etc-the stills images look crisp, colourful and detailed, although it seems the highlights get clipped on some pictures. I wish that it had a longer, constant aperture zoom, like the FZ200.
The video comparison on 9:35 between FZ2000 and Sony RX 10 iii. Wow that's a dark video on the Sony. No wonder they removed the built-in ND filter.
awesome review. I've been considering getting one of these, I rent the GH4 alot and this def helped me. Thanks.
Like to begin saying I love your reviews. Just the facts in a well presented "story" as you go out shooting and using the device. BTW, I'm a Canon man and this is definitely on my "next to buy" possibilities. Totally amazed at how well thought out the design and functions are (like the extended viewfinder so the touch screen is thumb/finger accessible) plus even as a pro I'm wanting to explore fixed lens and mirrorless 1" and see if I can unload these heavy pro cameras of mine. Thanks "Thumbs Up"
5 years have passed and this camera alone is still $1,000. Why? Is there something better now?
Great Review!! touching all the important stuff.
The half-press to shoot customization is genius for avoiding that camera shake. Can you please mention some interchangeable lens cameras (DSLRs and mirrorless) which also have this feature?
I didn't realize it could output 10bit 4:2:2. thanks for the review. Glad I didn't pull the trigger on the RX10. I have a Canon 70D for stills and some video but am looking at getting something like this for travel video.
This video convinced me to buy it! Not hard when Canon are left behind in terms of 4K features... Just uploaded a video mucking about with the insane zoom range
Great and informative video, I really like this camera. Is the Dynamic range good compared to say a G85? What would you pick for travel between this and a X-T2 with the 18-135?
Just 2 words for 4K photo and no words for auto zoom without noise function
Thank you Chris
I enjoyed the review and It was useful
?Great Camera, is really good than other cameras with sensor "1
I've heard many comments about the fz2000 not being as sharp as the Sony. I don't doubt this to be the case, however, I'm wondering why it is that in every single side by side image comparison between these two cameras the Sony always looks one or two stops darker than the panasonic? I've seen this odd difference in every comparison I've researched on these cameras.
Looks like a good option for vloggers, especially with the LCD that flips out to the side, so you can still use external mic on the top and have it on a small hand-held tripod. Plus mic jack AND headphone jack FTW. Plus ND filters. This is really making me look forward to the GH5; Panasonic's products have really matured in the video game. I wish they'd make a video-rich APS-C camera to allow for much better low-light performance, but no idea what mount they could use. Someone needs to come up with another open mount format for APS-C like they did with m43. That might've saved Samsung's NX camera line.
I shoot currently with Canon but the weight of all the gear and especially the 100-400 mm L is just too much for vacations as I get older. I was close to going for the RX10 III as a walk about and 4K video for an upcoming cruise to Antarctica. You just convinced me the FZ2500 is far better for my use, I agree ND filters are a must for video. Thanks guys, great reviews as always.
One question, do you think I could be won over totally and sell all the Canon gear or do you feel I'd miss the quality for stills? I shoot wild life here in Florida mostly.
Hi !
Is it possible for you to show me how to adjust my Panasonic FZ-1000 for shooting silky waterfalls and river water ?
It's difficult to me because i have bought this camera a few weeks ago..
What basicly i need to know is : do i need to set a time lapse if i've set a 4sec. shutter speed allready for waterfall shooting and how to do this?
How about the 5 axis stabilizer ? This is a very important advantage and I think many of us are curious about practical usability...
This was 7 years ago. I was waiting for maybe another upgraded camera since I had the fz1000 (original). Of course now the mkii is out and newer but ultimately I decided to still get the 2500 for extra reach, faster burst mode, ND filter etc. The 2500 still sells for 1249 CAD and up. I did look at Sony rx10 mk iv but it's almost double the cost for not much more benefit (a bit more reach and a tiny bit better aperture settings is not worth 1000.00 to me. Selling my fz1000 and going with fz2500 with the fl550l external flash and lumix remote shutter release (eliminates camera shake alltogether). Also got a good cold shoe mount shotgun mic for video. This is honestly best balance of sensor size vs zoom range. A dslr with several lenses to cover up tp 480mm equiv would cost way more (I ultimately sold my dslr and lenses for the fz1000) and be much more bulk to carry around! As they say best camera is the one you have with you all the time and all in one for me is best.
No love for jordan in this video :D
What's with the 400 ISO in bright daylight, you've got a 1600th of a second :)
Hello, When you take a photo during filming you have the option to take it in resolution S or in the resolution that was set in the camera manually. When I do this last option the video falters when I take a picture. Is there a solution for this? Or is the only option to take photo's in S if you don't want your video to falter? Thank you very much.
Please help 😅 Would the 80d be a good enough camera and how is it compared to the 7d and the 5d on the image quality. I saw your review of it and I got excited about getting it because the 5d is not good with telephoto lenses and the 7dii doesn't have a practical screen. Thanks 😃
I'm so looking forward to the "The Best and Worst from 2016" video!!! Don't get too drunk though ;D Stay cool!
Where is the famous Alberta snow?!?!?! Great video, a great alternative to the delirious price of the Sony RX10 ...
Hi and thank you for the very well done review. I own a FZ1000 and I'd like to upgrade to the FZ2500. How do you think the two lenses compare talking about sharpness? Some say the FZ2500 lens is softer than the FZ1000. What do you think? Thank you very much.
Guys, nice vid! I remember Jordan talking about limited dynamic range - any further thoughts on that?
Log recording helps dynamic range dramatically, but really, really needs to be overexposed.
Jordan @ TCSTV
What is the manual focus like during a zip zoom? If you auto focus on a far distant subject at maximum zoom, then switch to manual focus mode and fast zoom out to wide and back in again at close up, does the lens maintain focus throughout the range and hold it at the wide angle end? Almost performing like a par focal lens ( although I think the lens itself is not actually a par focal lens?) Thanks
Great review! Thank you. I shoot landscapes (urban and rural) which of the two cameras (FZ 2000 and the RX10 iv) give you more detail? Thanks in advance for your answer!
Question - is the low light also tested in the dark room contrary to the FZ1000, which was under a blanket kind of, pointed out to be ..too dark... and having strange color distortions? Second question , Would it be good to shoot at Music Stage performances, where lighting poses challenges? Thxs in advance Theo - NL
hi , a bit confused, to get sharp 4K video i need to do upgrade ? need buy separately something?
How did you grade this? The FS5 colour doesn't have that typical greenish yellowish skin tones!
Thanks for this but I was hoping for more info on how it improves over the FZ-1000. The ND is nice, but from what I can see it still has a widest angle at 4K of 37mm which just sucks.
Jordan - it looked a bit bumpy for a change. Not as smooth as I'm used to at points. Testing a new gimbal or steadycam set up?
I Currently own its smaller sibling the FZ1000, fun camera but mushy quality compared to the larger Micro 4/3 sensor. Video and Time lapse are great though on FZ1000.
What do you think is better for the subject of shooting video in 4K? A6500, Sony or Panasonic fz2500?
Very helpful information. Thanks 👍
How many FPS can be externally registered? It depends by the Camera or the recorder? (im going to buy the atomos ninja flame)
Great video, thank you. I was kind of disappointed that you just discussed features, but didn't show or talk about the quality of the images. Cheers.
Great report what's it like now would you still go for it and do you think it is due to be replaced stay safe
Fantastic camera.
I want this in conjunction with my soon to be bought Panasonic GH5.
Granted I live in London England but I was wondering where I can get the American version off this camera as I want the Unlimited recording time. As the European version is capped recording time at 30minutes. Could you guys help me where to buy the American version so I can ship it to London England.
I have used the Fujifilm S1 for the past 3 years, ok it's slow but the 50x zoom range and picture Quality are excellent. I also use a Nikon D5300, Nikon P900 and a Panasonic TZ80. Until the camera manufacturers start producing a minimum 50x zoom with a 1 inch sensor I'm sticking to my Fujifilm S1. Great review by the way. 👍
After I have seen this nice video, I brought FZ2000 in UK. One thing I like to know, once I set up 4K mode I knew the E-Stabilization will be grey out, (only seen from their web site but not from the manual.) but when I turn to A mode to film still photo, the E-Stabilization is still grey out, I need to set up into 1080p video mode then I can get 5-axis Stabilizer Function ON on both if I take still picture , it is not convenience to do it . Do you camera the same like me, you have said in the video, two different areas. Beside FZ2000, I still got GH5 , G80 & GX80, they are all got E-Stabilization in filming 4K & ON all the time. Thanks . Frank Shum
Would've liked to have seen the 400mm 100% pixel peeping comparison you did on the FZ1000 vs Rx10iii vid to see if the lens/sensor has improved.
Hi Chris, a question to help me make up my mind between the Sony and Panasonic, how is the IQ of still images? From samples I saw on the internet, the Sony seems has more pop and contrast, then there is no a lot of photos sample of the Panasonic available on the net, so rely on your input, thanks, Shaun.
Fantastic review! I think you've sold me :) Question: How do you deliver your lines so smoothly? Pure talent? Teleprompter? Short takes? Many takes? Outline? Practice in advance? Thanks a lot
He is just that good. If you see their earlier video, he got that talent from the very start, a smooth talker
I( have the ZF200. It does have a purple fringing problem. Is this much of an issue with the larger sensor on the 2500?
Great review. Does it have IBIS? How does the stabilization compare to the new dual IS?
You guys really deserve more views and subscribers...... Fantastic work 10/10 Hey I want to know is this camera has built in time-lapse mode feature?
Yes.
Good day guys I love your stuff and I like this Panasonic Bridge Camera. And well I want it but the problem is that I live in London England and well the European version the FZ2000 does not have unlimited recording. So I want to no wear I can buy the FZ2500 and get it shipped to London England. Please respond.
I have one of these and I use the crap out of it. One point that is really important to me is the unlimited record time. I have a Sony rx10 Iv as well and I forget about the 29/30 minute recording limit. I’m a solo creator and it really stinks when you don’t realize that you just lost the last 10 minutes because the camera stopped recording. Anyway, I love the FZ2500. For all the reasons you talked about in this video.
Cheers
Rick / AirgunWeb
Need help! I just bought FZ2500. No matter how I tried, I could only set up to 60fps with variable frame rate (VBR), instead of 120fps as claimed in most sites. Any idea?
How good is the Battery life on this camera is it as good as both the Panasonic GH5 battery life and the Nikon D5500 battery life
Can anyone tell me if the FZ2000 has the same frame rates available as the FZ2500? I presume the 2000 is a PAL version of the camera so just checking that the 24fps is still available? Thanks in advance.
does it support touch af in video mode like in cannon eos m5/80 D.?
Excellent review! Love me a Panasonic Camera!
Hello,
What's the native iso? Is it also the same iso when shooting in the v-log function. I noticed he said 400 iso in v-log but the clip showed 800 iso. Just wondering. I'm getting the v-log upgrade soon. Also love the wooden nickel episodes!!! 👍
Thanks for your hard work and great presentations!
Updating my comment, some things are puzzling me. Why doesn't the silent shutter mode stay after changing the photo or filming modes. Each time I have to activate it again. I could understand that this choice gets forgotten when turning the camera off oand on again (although I'd prefer the camera to remember it was off and leave it there).
Also, the FZ2000 wouldn't remember my custom WB settings: I change the customizable settings options to different K temperatures and when I get back, they're gone.
Maybe I'm doing something wrong, not sure, it's still a very new device for me..
Still love it, great images, even in low light.
I'm holding on to my FZ 200, although I miss RAW as I am shooting RAW now on my Sony a6000 as Snapseed does RAW now on my Ipad Pro 12,9.
Common amateur photographers love the power zoom but with interchangeable lenses the power zoom isn't very common. With bright expensive lenses it is very rare.
However during the film era Minolta has a Xi series of a-mount lenses with motorized zoom.
The 28-80mm xi f4-5.6, 28-105mm xi f3.5-4.5, 35-200mm xi f4.5-5.6, 80-200mm xi f4.5-5.6, 100-300mm xi f4.5-5.6.
What is the difference in image stabilization between RX10iii and FZ2500?
Does this camera crop in when you record in 4k?? I know the sony rx10 doesn't.
The problem with the fz 2000 i have, you can not give the photo in the
camera a photo number that you can see in windows explorer.
just a title you can give and view this in panasonic photofunstudio..verry disapointing
I'm really considering this, but I'm torn between two very different options.
How are you supposed to choose between a FZ2500 and a GX8?
In my market they're about the same price with the cheap 14-42mm lens on the GX8, or not much more to upgrade to the 14-140mm powerzoom.
Similar feature set but with obvious trade offs; to get similar zoom levels I'd have to buy a lens worth more than the rest of the kit combined, but I keep coming back to the weatherproofing of the GX8, and the larger sensor given I'd like to try nightscapes and astrophotography.
Does anyone have any advice? Does the cheap 14-140mm lens produce a noticeable improvement over this all in one solution? Or would that be halving your zoom capabilities and spending a little extra for no real benefit?