Lumix FZ1000 vs FZ2500
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- čas přidán 29. 03. 2017
- We've been getting a lot of questions about the Lumix FZ2500 and how it compares to the FZ2500 so we made this video to compare the 2 cameras
They both have a 1" sensor that holds up well for prints up to 30", a non-interchangeable lens and a leaf-shutter for flash sync at up to 1/4000th sec without using HSS. This has allowed photographers to use much lower power settings on their strobes and shoot with a larger aperature.
The improvements include touch screen and better video capabilities including the addition of a headphone jack. You can also purchase v-log activation code for the FZ2500.
One thing I forgot to mention in the video is the focal length of the lens. On the FZ1000 the 35mm equivalent is 24-400mm, while on the FZ2500 it's 24-480mm. Thanks JoAnne for pointing that out!
This is precisely the kind of review video I want to see - no shenanigans, no silly jokes, just straight-up, smart, concise opinion. You've helped me a lot here! I need a new camera (my last one was stolen in a burglary) and I haven't been able to put any new educational videos together for my students in a while. Though I'd love to go for the up-market FZ2500, I think my budget constraints will keep me looking at the older version...
Also, there is the option to output clean video via HDMI in 4k for 10 bit 4:2:2 4k video. That's a HUGE addition at this price point.
I really think you did a great job of getting down to the stuff that matters. You were clear and concise. Well done. Gerry in Calgary
thank you for this video - it was basically the deciding point for me on deciding to get the fz2500 over the fz1000. happy new year!
Thanks for this. As a long-time photographer, I've just gotten into bridge cameras and finally see the benefits of a camera style I've purposely avoided for years. And I have a dozen digital cameras.
Thats how a video is done. Perfect!
Absolutely FANTASTIC breakdown! Thank you.
Good overview of FZ2500 camera. Videography without using only one lens is the one of new era
just wow! amazing review!
Thank you so much! I have an FZ1000 and really love it, but I am considering upgrading from the FZ1000 because the 2500 allows simultaneous SD card recording while HDMI output is in progress!
Thanks a lot for the great review.
every word you say brings content. supercool
I can listen this lady all day long
Possibly the best review I've seen of the FZ2500. I particularly liked how you added that bit about the sync speed - no one seems to mention it.
Only suggestion - pick a better thumbnail haha!
First of all.. thank you for this review.. I used to own an fz1000.... Finally got the fz2500..... Concerning photography it's almost the same.... For videography... The fz2500 is much more better.... Good job.
hi, do you think for photos was better fz1000 or fz2000? many forums says that fz1000 was much sharper than fz2000....
Great job!
Here’s where Panasonic has added a little extra value. The FZ2000 now features a 20x optical zoom, which gives you an equivalent of 24-480mm in 35mm terms. The maximum aperture range goes from f/2.8 up to f/4.5 at the furthest reach of the optic. By contrast, the FZ1000 has a 16x optical zoom, or 25-400mm f/2.8 - 4 in 35mm terms - so the FZ2000 has gone a touch wider too.
and... fully articulated viewfinder?
and ibis was on fz 1000 .
Yes those 2 key points were missing from the video, yes the fully articulated viewfinder comment made me laugh
Side access for the card! - I hadn't noticed that. I have the FZ1000 and wondering whether to change to the FZ2500 for the extra 80/160mm zoom. That side access may well be the tipping point.
Thanks for the recap. Now I get it.
thank you!
Thanks for the review. I'm a videographer with an FZ-1000 and I HATE no audio out and the SD card slot on the bottom, but overall I really like the camera. I'll have to check out the 2500
Great video
This is a great video I have the fz1000 and I still love it. Could u please do a video on how to use the camera on manual mode I think it would really help
umm....is both of them still can rotate their screen on left side even Port being used? or get bumped by some Cable?
I'm using an old FZ30 for work and shooting macro with hand held; the anti-shake on even that camera is more than adequate. I'm looking to upgrade. Thanks for the info.
very good explanation
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............great review
thank you very much.
thanks
Thank you...
Thanks so much for the video. I have been in love with the 2500 for quite some time now. Sadly i can't have it at the moment so i am stuck with my D3200 and a stupid Tamron lens 18-200 which shoots anything but sharp pictures. The original nikkor 18-55 is much sharper.
+Suzette Allen ...The FZ1000 dropped to $598 now, and it was only $499 on Prime Day, and it seemed too good to pass up, so I'll have to wait a bit longer for the FZ2500. You have to hand it to Panasonic though, they had a good 4 year run with the FZ1000
What is the manual focus like during a zip zoom on the FZ2500? 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
So, it looks like, if you shoot stills, fz1000 is fine. But, if you shoot video, 2500 is the better choice. Is that correct?
Does the 2500 have hdmi video out while recording? And is there time code ?
I really enjoyed your comparison between the two cameras. I wanted to ask, can I get away with using the FZ2500 for Weddings and Event photography? With videos, it's obviously not going to be a problem. With Portrait photography I would use studio lighting. My concern with this camera is will it be good enough to use in lower light conditions like for stills at a wedding or any inside event like corporate and party events that would not allow for extra lighting, and I'm assuming that with the 4K on the FZ2500, lighting won't be a problem doing videos. Though I do pretty good for a non-pro with the Nikon D7100 and now the D7200, I'd like to add video as an option to the business, and the FZ2500 would be a great addition to my tools of the trade. I appreciate any input you can give me; at your convenience, of course, thanks!
I love this video
fun. informative
thanks for a very comprehensive review. I am debating whether the 2500 is worth about double the price. Are the touch screen, built in ND filters, and improved stabilization worth it? This I am not so sure of. Anyone have experience with both?
what kind of camera wohld you want to use for portraits
when does the f2.8 end at what focal range?
thanks for good information both thank again 👍🌷🌹🌹💯💯 👍
@Suzette Allen
Hello Suzette Allen, your review (Lumix FZ1000 vs FZ2500) is very details and useful. I am very happy to learn that the flash sync could be up to 1/4000 sec which is very few reviews had mentioned it. As I am using the fill flash with my pictures very often, would you please to tell me which third party TTL Flashes could be fully compatible to the Lumix FZ1000ii/mark 2. I am looking for your suggestions very soon. Thank you!
Great review. I reckon I could shoot wedding videos professionally with a fist full of these (2500) using V-log at 200mbit.
Is the FZ1000 good for videos?
Hello, I do not speak English, so I'm going to ask a translator. I would buy a 2000, but several people said that the photo was not as sharp as the 1000 photos. Is that right too (I would change from Fz 200)
Do you know if there are any plans to update the FZ2500 any time soon?
Charming lady!
You could give a comparison of pictures and videos from both cameras, no mention about 4k not having image stabilization is it same in 2500? I've heard that the FZ1000 gives better image quality because the 2500 has a bigger zoom but not many show a good comparison. My FZ1000 was used daily for over 500 days the flip screen eventually stopped working and my audio in is now sensitive I still love it next time ill be more careful a few times I almost dropped my FZ1000 and caught it with the flip screen, kinda saved the camera at the same time but broke the LCD, I'm looking to get an external monitor for my FZ1000, no money for a new one to finish my documentaries.
Hi Suzette, aspiring videographer here - would you think I'd be better off with the FZ2500 or Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera? Both similarly priced. Or... could you do a comparison video for both products?
Good vid, i go for de 2500, thanxz....
Which one has the best quality for photographs
Hi Susan, how do you save iZoom to a preset in the Set 1 folder on the fz1000.
We've been getting a lot of questions about the Lumix FZ2500 and how it compares to the FZ2500?
Can you help me understand the difference between the FZ 1000 Ii and the FZ 2500? I can’t decide which to buy, very similar specs but slight price difference. Thanks!
Does it have dual card slots.?
So the fz2500 has the same high speed flash capability as the fz1000?
I am seriously thinking about buying this camera in 10 days.
3 questions:
1) Can I manually focus the lens?
2) In the P mode, the camera will automatically adjust the aperture and shutter speed, right?
3) using this camera for nature photography, if my hand accidently presses a button on the back, all I have to do to fix it is shut the camera off and turn it back on, right?
Thank you.
Hello Suzette! Thanks for your helpful review. In have some questions to you...Is it true that the external mic in fx1000 doesnt work during 4k filming?.. I want to buy one of these camera's. Which one is better do you think? For me are zoom and smooth video very important. 1- Lumix fz1000 2- Canon 750d 3- Nikon D5300
The external mic does work in 4K on theFZ1000. Since video is important, I would go with the FZ2500. You can record video at a higher bit-rate, and you have the headphone jack out so you can monitor your audio with the FZ2500.
Hi, great video. I was looking at the FZ2500 and was wondering how will it do in event and wedding photography or low light conditions, thanks?
It is not a camera for shooting weddings professionally, unless you're doing it for fun.
@@chloescanlon1107 Spot on. That's APS-C and FF territory. The new Nikon Z6/7 is on my wish list.
Luis, I've used the FZ1000 in quite a few situations (including events such as weddings) and at the wide end of the zoom range, the FZ1000 (and FZ2500) has an f/2.8 maximum aperture and does fairly well in low light (though it requires pushing the ISO a bit higher than you may prefer, resulting in lower quality images). When you zoom in, however, the FZ1000 moves to a max aperture of f/4 (the FZ2500 to f/4.5) which hasn't worked too well for me when shooting in low light.
My solution is to carry a Panasonic GX85 body ($300 used) with a low light prime lens (such as the Pansonic 20 1.7, 24 1.7 or 42 1.7) and that works out very well. I shoot with both cameras rolling at the same time (the FZ1000 for the wide shot and the GX85 for the medium/tight shot) holding it on a 2-camera bracket. See videos about putting 2 cameras on one bracket here:
czcams.com/video/CDG5819slec/video.html
czcams.com/video/KAb6Q3GLJGM/video.html
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Great comparison. I considering both for a two camera setup. Does either of these have a built in time code function?
Yes, only the fz2500/2000 has a built in time-code function!!
Thank you!
Is this camera better than P900? I'm new at photography. Just starting and not ready for a dslr. I want something easy to use and take awesome pictures. Any advice is much appreciated.
I will be taking more photos, not much video.
Hi can you talk about its battery life of fz1000 ? Can It handle whole day of random shooting with 1 battery? Or I need some spare ones?
Bring spares, pretty average battery life
Are these lenses still interchangeable? I'm new and I think these were more in my price range then a sony, cannon or Nikon.
No, they are not interchangeable.
FZ2500 has sd card where you can get to it but battery door is still buried on the bottom so you have to take it off the tripod. One fix is to get an adapter plate for $80.
Which one you suggest very friendly
Suzette, do you know of anyone who has been using the FZ2500 on a gimbal or crane??
I use a gimbal to record the church service but a Manfrotto tripod head is better
Great video. One question 4K video Does stabilization work??
Yes it does!
Hi want to do Stills (with bridge ) which one is better for Stills for moving objects /still
I think the FZ2500 because of the Touch Screen focusing. It will allow you to quickly shift the point of focus if the camera locks on to the wrong subject.
Hi, Brandon, see my comments above, and i would totally agree with Suzette`s comment!!
What's the battery life like if just using 4k video?
We shot a wedding ceremony with the FZ1000 in 4K and I believe it was about 40 minutes. We did have the monitor off and no zooming while shooting. My gues is the FZ2500 is the same. Shooting 4K allows you to "zoom in" in post. If you need longer continuous recording time, you can use the AC adaptor or Tether Tools has the Case Relay that lets you use a USB power source to power you camera.
www.tethertools.com/product-category/power-management/case-relay/
Thanks for the info. Have you used one of those Relay Coupler devices? The Panasonic FZ2000 is 7.2V and the external packs all seem to be 5V, so not sure if it would work?
We use it with the GH4/5, also 7.2V. the Relay adjusts the voltage and also stores a little bit of power so you can swap out the battery should you need to.
Great review and cute smile.
Awesome, but I think you forgot the mention the EXTRA 100 mm focal length. 25-500 vs 25-400.
I am such a dork! You are right, actually extra 80mm. I'll add this in the description. Thank you
"...questions about the Lumix FZ2500 and how it compares to the FZ2500..." :)
Can someone please help me with which camera should I buy to shoot music videos
I use the FZ1000 for my music videos. It looks so clean .. here's an example , the real ungraded part starts @:20 into the clip , the intro and some of the video I used Luts and dirty grunge overlays .. czcams.com/video/ALCAgNZl2rQ/video.html
305unleashed graphix Good look video looks good I ended up going with the gh5s
awesome the Gh5s is the king !! ,, your slo mo shots must look incredible !!
305unleashed graphix it's a learning process coming from canon but the camera is amazing that partnered with the G85 just can't go wrong
What about duration limit of video recording?
In the US, the only limitation to video is the space on your card and your battery
@@SuzetteAllen Thanks a lot!
@@SuzetteAllen And your imagination 😁!
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Is the fz2500 weather sealed? Nice review
NO it is not. The I believe the FZ300 is.
@@crustydog1666 You are right the FZ300 has very good weather sealing. I got it over the FZ2500 I rented both and the FZ300 the lens was sharper and faster focusing.
IT'S POSSIBLE THAT FZ1000 IS SHARPER THAN FZ2000 IN PHOTOS?
Is this your experience?
Great review, but results with the actual camera (FZ2000) don't match the theory or the spec.
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I see you skipped to give an account on FZ300
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FZ2500 - image stabilisation no good in 4K and zoom range not the same in 4K.
I hate touch screen and I have never used the flash on my FZ1000.
What I got out of this is if I don't care about video improvements I can save currently save 400 dollars and stick with FZ1000. A touch screen and card on the side sound nice, but 400 dollars.
pschroeter1 newest version of fz1000 has touch screen. I got mine in as new condition from amazon warehouse for less than 500$.
I despise touch screen cameras. I have one and have rarely used it, and I just got an FZ1000 (like new) for $440, and got it for the image quality. Also, not everyone can drop an extra $500+ for a better camera, and you should take that into consideration when doing reviews. There's a lot the older camera had going for it and your reviews come across as trying to sell the newer cameras, which is what the magazines do. Some people buy used cameras because it's what their budgets would allow. I could never afford buying the FZ1000 from Amazon at the new price of $597, much less the newer camera.
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I don't want a touchscreen I want everything not to be touch
For a camera that advanced at that price range makes just terrible viedo, stills are oke, but when there is movement, stabilisation function... jelly mode, just terrible, Cheap nikon L series I like more