DJI
Osmo 360 II
Second-gen 8K 360 director’s camera with dual 1/1.1-inch square sensors, native 8K60, 14.5-stop DR, SuperNight 2.0, user-replaceable lenses, 120MP RAW stills, NFC, and 105GB built-in storage.
$599
Launch priceReleased Aug 2026
Panasonic
Lumix FZ2500
1-inch bridge camera with 20x Leica zoom, built-in ND filter, and advanced 4K video tools.
$1,199
Launch priceReleased Sep 2016
Osmo 360 II is 9.9 years newer.
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Wins
Osmo 360 II
Wins
Lumix FZ2500
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BLumix FZ2500 has higher AF points / zones (49 vs 0)
- AOsmo 360 II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
- AOsmo 360 II has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 20 frames)
- AOsmo 360 II has higher Resolution (120 MP vs 20.1 MP)
- AOsmo 360 II has lower Weight (183 g vs 966 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Osmo 360 II
36 × 81 × 61 mm
183 g (0.40 lb / 6.46 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Lumix FZ2500
138 × 102 × 135 mm
966 g (2.13 lb / 34.07 oz)
Osmo 360 II is 101mm narrower, 21mm shorter, and 74mm thinner than Lumix FZ2500.
Osmo 360 II is 783 g lighter than Lumix FZ2500.
Depth (front-to-back): 61mm Osmo 360 II · 135mm Lumix FZ2500
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix FZ2500
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
116 mm² area
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
Osmo 360 II
Codecs
Adds OSV, HEVC
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Stabilization modes
Adds RockSteady 3.0, HorizonSteady
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 36.3, 81, 61
Card types
Adds microSD
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 20 frames — higher is better
Resolution
120 MP vs 20.1 MP — higher is better
Weight
183 g vs 966 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix FZ2500
AF points / zones
49 vs 0 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.264, MOV, MP4…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 137.6, 101.9, 134.7
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye, Animal
Eye AF
Only Lumix FZ2500 supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only Lumix FZ2500 supports it
Microphone jack (3.5mm)
Only Lumix FZ2500 supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 12 fps
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Osmo 360 II
Pros
- ✓Native 8K60 360 + SuperNight 2.0 at 8K60
- ✓14.5-stop DR; 10-bit D-Log M
- ✓User-replaceable hard-coated lenses
- ✓120MP HDR panoramas with RAW
- ✓105GB built-in storage + NFC tap-to-connect
Cons
- –Single-lens max 4K (no 5K vs first-gen / X6)
- –100 min 8K30 vs X6’s 140 min
- –10m waterproof vs X6’s 20m
- –US MSRP/availability still catching China launch (¥3,299)
Lumix FZ2500
Pros
- ✓20x 26-520mm equivalent zoom
- ✓Built-in ND filter
- ✓Strong 4K video
- ✓Mic and headphone jacks
Cons
- –Large bridge body
- –1-inch sensor
- –Older AF
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, Osmo 360 II or Lumix FZ2500?
Osmo 360 II scores 10.0/10 versus 4.5/10 for Lumix FZ2500 — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo 360 II and Lumix FZ2500?
Osmo 360 II is 120 MP and Lumix FZ2500 is 20.1 MP, so the Osmo 360 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the Osmo 360 II and Lumix FZ2500?
Osmo 360 II uses Electronic image stabilization (electronic), while Lumix FZ2500 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Osmo 360 II or the Lumix FZ2500?
Osmo 360 II reaches 30 fps electronic. Lumix FZ2500 reaches 50 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo 360 II and Lumix FZ2500?
Osmo 360 II weighs 183 g and Lumix FZ2500 weighs 966 g, so the Osmo 360 II is 783 g lighter.
Do the Osmo 360 II and Lumix FZ2500 record 4K video?
Osmo 360 II: 8K 360 (max), 4K up to 120p. Lumix FZ2500: 4K up to 30p.
Are the Osmo 360 II and Lumix FZ2500 weather sealed?
Osmo 360 II: Yes. Lumix FZ2500: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the Osmo 360 II and 350 shots for the Lumix FZ2500, giving the Osmo 360 II the edge.
How much does each cost?
Osmo 360 II launched at $599 and Lumix FZ2500 at $1,199. The Osmo 360 II is $600 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of DJI and Panasonic press materials.