he 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.
Imaging
Effective Sensor Resolution
Effective: 20.1 Megapixel (5472 x 3648)
Actual: 20.9 Megapixel
Image Sensor
1"-Type MOS
Image Stabilization
Digital
Optical in Integrated Lens, 5-Axis
Lens
Focal Length
8.8 to 176mm (35mm Equivalent: 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)
Exposure Control
Shutter Speed
Electronic Shutter
1/16000 to 1 Second
Mechanical Shutter
1/4000 to 60 Seconds
Bulb/Time Mode
Bulb Mode (Up to 120 Seconds)
ISO Sensitivity Range
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 Maximum Resolution
Interval Recording
Yes
Self-Timer
2/10-Second Delay
Still Image Capture
Aspect Ratio
1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9
Image File Format
JPEG, Raw
Video Capture
Internal Recording
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 1080p at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps
1280 x 720 at 25/29.97 fps
Recording Limit
No
Broadcast Output
NTSC/PAL
IP Streaming
No
Built-In Microphone
Stereo
Audio Recording
AAC LC Audio
2-Channel AC-3 Audio
2-Channel LPCM Audio
Interface
Media/Memory Card Slot
Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
Internal Memory
No
Video I/O
1x Micro-HDMI Output
Audio I/O
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRRS Headphone/Microphone Input/Output
Other I/O
1x Micro-USB 2.0 (Data) Output
Mobile App Compatible
No
Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.)
No
Monitor
Size
3.0"
Resolution
1,040,000 Dot
Display Type
Articulating Touchscreen LCD
Viewfinder
Type
Electronic
Resolution
2,360,000 Dot
Coverage
100%
Magnification
Approx. 40x
Diopter Adjustment
-4 to +4
Flash
Built-In Flash/Light
Yes, Flash Only
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
Shoe Mount
General
Environmental Resistance
No
Operating Conditions
32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C at 10 to 80% Humidity
Storage Conditions
59 to 77°F / 15 to 25°C at 40 to 60% Humidity
Battery
1x Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 1200 mAh (Included)
Shoe Mount
1x Hot Shoe
Dimensions (W x H x D)
5.4 x 4 x 5.3" / 137.6 x 101.9 x 134.7 mm
Weight
2.0 lb / 915 g (Body Only)
34.08 lb / 15,458 g (With Battery, Recording Media)
Packaging Info
Package Weight
3.295 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
8.2 x 6.6 x 6.05"
