Key Features:
- 20.1MP 1" High Sensitivity MOS Sensor
- Leica DC Vario-Elmarit f/2.8-4.5 Lens
- 24-480mm (35mm Equivalent)
- 0.74x 2.36m-Dot OLED Live View EVF
- 3" 1.04m-Dot Free-Angle Touchscreen LCD
- DCI 4K Recording at 24.00 fps & 100 Mbps
- CINELIKE Profiles; 4:2:2 10-bit HDMI Out
- Built-In Wi-Fi Connectivity; 4K PHOTO
- ISO 25600 and 12 fps Continuous Shooting
- Manual Control Ring & Built-In ND Filter
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.
Making this more of a professional tool is the inclusion of numerous high-end video recording features, such as flat CINELIKE D and CINELIKE V profiles for color grading. Also, shooters can purchase and optional upgrade to add V-Log L to the FZ2500. Along with all of this video shooters can output footage over HDMI with a 4:2:2 10-bit signal and time code for maximum quality and malleability in post. A custom video GUI makes shooting much more intuitive while 3.5mm microphone and headphone jacks enable the use of external microphones and real-time monitoring. Furthermore, the FZ2500 does not have any time recording limits and it is equipped with a built-in ND filter for quickly managing your exposure.
A built-in focus stacking feature lets you program the capture of a sequence of photos with shifting focus. This technique allows you to utilize the highest performing aperture as well as increase the depth of field in your final image.
Technical Specifications:
Sensor Resolution |
Actual: 20.9 Megapixel Effective: 20.1 Megapixel (5472 x 3648) |
Sensor Type |
1"-Type MOS |
Image Stabilization |
Digital Optical in Integrated Lens, 5-Axis |
Focal Length |
8.8 to 176mm (35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 24 to 480mm) |
Optical Zoom |
20x |
Digital Zoom |
4x Maximum (80x Combined Zoom) 2x Optimized (40x Combined Zoom) |
Maximum Aperture |
f/2.8 to 4.5 |
Minimum Aperture |
f/11 |
Focus Range |
Normal 11.81" to Infinity / 30 cm to Infinity (Wide) 39.37" to Infinity / 100 cm to Infinity (Telephoto) Macro 1.18" to Infinity / 3 cm to Infinity (Wide) |
Optical Design |
16 Elements in 11 Groups |
Filter Size |
67 mm (Front) |
Shutter Speed |
Mechanical Shutter 1/4000 to 60 Seconds Up to 120 Seconds in Bulb Mode Electronic Shutter 1/16000 to 1 Second |
Bulb/Time Mode |
Bulb Mode |
ISO Sensitivity |
125 to 12,800 in Auto Mode (Extended: 80 to 25,600) |
Metering Method |
Center-Weighted Average, Multi, Spot |
Exposure Modes |
Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
Exposure Compensation |
-5 to +5 EV (1/3 EV Steps) |
White Balance |
Presets: 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 |
Self-Timer |
2/10-Second Delay |
Aspect Ratio |
1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 |
Image File Format |
JPEG, Raw |
Internal Recording Modes |
AVCHD/MOV/MP4 DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) at 24.00 fps UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps 1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080p at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 1280 x 720 at 25/29.97 fps |
Recording Limit |
None |
Broadcast Output |
NTSC/PAL |
Built-In Microphone Type |
Stereo |
Audio Recording |
AAC LC Audio 2-Channel AC-3 Audio 2-Channel LPCM Audio |
Media/Memory Card Slot |
Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Video I/O |
1 x Micro-HDMI Output |
Audio I/O |
None |
Other I/O |
1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output |
Wireless |
Wi-Fi |
Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.) |
None |
Size |
3.0" |
Resolution |
1,040,000 Dot |
Display Type |
Articulating Touchscreen LCD |
Type |
Built-In Electronic |
Resolution |
2,360,000 Dot |
Coverage |
100% |
Diopter Adjustment |
-4 to +4 |
Built-In Flash |
Yes |
Flash Modes |
Auto, Auto/Red-Eye Reduction, First-Curtain Sync, Forced On, Forced On/Red-Eye Reduction, Off, Second-Curtain Sync, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-Eye Reduction |
Effective Flash Range |
ISO Auto 1.6 to 43.3' / 0.5 to 13.2 m (Wide) 3.3 to 25.9' / 1 to 7.9 m (Telephoto) |
External Flash Connection |
Hot Shoe |
Operating Temperature |
32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
Operating Humidity |
10 to 80% |
Battery Type |
1 x Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 1200 mAh |
Dimensions (W x H x D) |
5.4 x 4 x 5.3" / 137.6 x 101.9 x 134.7 mm |
Weight |
34.08 oz / 966 g (With Battery, Recording Media) |
In the Box:
- Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 Digital Camera
- Panasonic DMW-BLC12 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery (7.2V, 1200mAh)
- Battery Charger
- Lens Cap
- Lens Hood
- Lens Cap String
- Shoulder Strap
- Hot Shoe Cover
- USB Cable
Warranty:
2 Years Manufacturer's Warranty.