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Lumix FZ2500

1-inch bridge camera with 20x Leica zoom, built-in ND filter, and advanced 4K video tools.

$1,199

Last updated May 2026

Key specs at a glance

Resolution

20.1 MP

Sensor

13.2 x 8.8 mm

ISO max

12,800

Burst

50 fps

4K

30 fps

IBIS

No

Weight

966 g

Battery

350 shots

Sensor size

Panasonic Lumix FZ2500

13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch

116 mm² area

Body size

Panasonic Lumix FZ2500

138 × 102 × 135 mm

966 g (2.13 lb / 34.07 oz)

138 × 102 × 135 mm · 966 g (2.13 lb / 34.07 oz)

Best for

Use-case scores

Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.

Portrait

Fair
4.0/ 10
  • · Eye AF locks focus on subjects reliably
  • · Fully articulating screen helps with creative angles

Sports & Action

Fair
4.0/ 10
  • · 50fps burst — pro-level action capture
  • · Subject recognition: Human, Face, Eye, Animal

Video & Hybrid

Fair
4.0/ 10
  • · 4K recording
  • · Log profile (V-Log L optional) for grading latitude

Landscape

Limited
0.0/ 10

Travel

Limited
2.0/ 10

Wildlife

Fair
4.0/ 10
  • · 50fps burst captures fleeting moments
  • · Animal subject recognition

Vlogging

Fair
5.0/ 10
  • · Fully articulating screen — see yourself while filming
  • · Eye AF locks on you while filming

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

Verified specs · Panasonic Lumix FZ2500

Sensor

Resolution20.1 MP
Sensor type1-inch High Sensitivity MOS
Sensor size13.2 x 8.8 mm
AA filterNo

Processor

ProcessorVenus Engine

ISO

ISO min (native)125
ISO max (native)12,800
ISO max (expanded)25,600

Shutter

Shutter typeFocal-plane mechanical + electronic shutter
Max mechanical speed1/4000 sec
Max electronic speed1/16000 sec

Autofocus

AF systemContrast AF with DFD technology
AF points / zones49
AF frame coverage100 %
AF low-light limit-4 EV
Eye AFYes
Animal / bird AFYes
Subject recognitionHuman, Face, Eye, Animal

Burst

Burst (mechanical)12 fps
Burst (electronic)50 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseNo
RAW buffer depth20 frames

Video

Max resolution4K
4K max frame rate30 fps
Max video bit rate200 Mbps
Internal RAW videoNo
Log profileV-Log L optional
CodecsH.264, MOV, MP4, AVCHD

Stabilization

In-body stabilizationNo
IBIS effectiveness0 stops

Body

Weight966 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)137.6 × 101.9 × 134.7 mm
Weather sealingNo

Battery

BatteryDMW-BLC12E
Battery life (CIPA)350 shots

Storage

Card slots1
Card typesSD UHS-I

Viewfinder

Viewfinder typeOLED Live View Finder
EVF resolution2,360,000 dots
EVF magnification0.74 ×
EVF refresh rate60 Hz

LCD

LCD size3 in
LCD typeFully articulating
TouchscreenYes

Connectivity

USBMicro USB 2.0
HDMIMicro HDMI (Type D)
Wi-FiYes
Wi-Fi standardIEEE 802.11b/g/n
BluetoothNo
Microphone jack (3.5mm)Yes
Headphone jack (3.5mm)Yes

Lens Mount

Lens mountFixed lens