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| Predecessor: |
Panasonic FZ1000
FZ1000 vs FZ2500 |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | DP1 Merrill | FZ2500 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | FZ2000, FZH1 | |
| Camera Format: | Mid-Sized | EVF |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $799.00 | $1199.99 |
| Street Price: | $849.00 | $898.64 |
| Date Available: | 2012-09-15 | 2016-11-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
13.8 oz
(391 g)
includes batteries |
34.1 oz
(966 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
4.8 x
2.6 x
2.5 in. (122 x 67 x 64 mm) |
5.4 x
4.0 x
5.3 in. (138 x 102 x 135 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Foveon X3 | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 14.8 | 20.1 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C | 1 inch |
| Sensor size: | 368.95mm2 (23.50mm x 15.70mm) | 116.16mm2 (13.20mm x 8.80mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 5.00 microns | 2.41 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | 2.7x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | Full Color | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Not needed | Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | ||
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | ||
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | ||
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | ||
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
4704 x 3136
(14.8 MP,
3:2), 3264 x 2176 (7.1 MP, 3:2), 2336 x 1568 (3.7 MP, Other) |
5472 x 3648
(20.0 MP,
3:2), 3888 x 2592 (10.1 MP, 3:2), 2736 x 1824 (5.0 MP, 3:2), 4864 x 3648 (17.7 MP, 4:3), 3456 x 2592 (9.0 MP, 4:3), 2432 x 1824 (4.4 MP, 4:3), 5472 x 3080 (16.9 MP, 16:9), 3840 x 2160 (8.3 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 3648 (13.3 MP, 1:1), 2592 x 2592 (6.7 MP, 1:1), 1824 x 1824 (3.3 MP, 1:1) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG, 12-bit RAW (.X3F), RAW+JPEG | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW, RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 3.8 | 11.4 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: | 640x480 (30) |
4096x2160 (24p)
3840x2160 (30p/24p) 1920x1080 (60p/60i/50p/50i/30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (30p/25p) 1920x1080 (2p/12p/20p/22p/24p/26p/28p/36p/48p/60p/72p/84p/96p/120p) |
| Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) with monaural sound | MOV (Audio format LPCM), MP4 (Audio format LPCM / AAC 2ch), AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
| HD Video Out: | No | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | n/a | n/a |
| Lens: | Sigma Lens; 9 elements in 8 groups | LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT; 16 elements in 11 groups with 5 aspherical (8 aspherical surfaces), 4 ED, 1 UHR elements |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28mm | 24 - 480mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 19mm | 8.8 - 176mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 1.00x | 20.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/2.8 - f/16, with 9-bladed diaphragm | f/2.8 (wide) / f/4.5 (tele) - f/11; 9 blade diaphragm; 2 built-in ND filters (1/4, 1/16, 1/64, Auto) |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | Yes |
| Normal Focus Range: |
100 cm to Infinity 39.4 in to Infinity |
30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
20 cm to Infinity 7.9 in to Infinity |
3 cm to Infinity 1.2 in to Infinity |
| Filter Thread: | 49.0mm | 67.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | On lens |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | Up to 4x |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detection: 9 points select mode, Free move mode; possible to change size of focus frame (Spot, Regular, Large) | Contrast Detect with DFD: Face/Eye Detection, Tracking, 49-area, Custom Multi, 1-area (flexible / scalable), Pinpoint; (Full area touch is available) |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | No | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | No / LCD | EVF / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | Optional add-on optical type VF-11. | EVF: 0.39-inch 2.36M-dot XGA OLED, Field of View: Approx. 100%, Magnification: Approx. 2.18x / 0.74x (35mm equiv.), 20mm eyepoint, -4.0 to +4.0 diopter adjustment, eye sensor |
| Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | 2,359,296 dots (786,432 pixels) |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.74x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 2.18x | |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) | 1,040,000 dots (346,700 px) |
| Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
| Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | Yes |
| Selfie Screen: | No | Yes |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | 16.0x |
| Top Deck Display: | No | No |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 6400 | 12800 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 125 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto (with programmable low and high limits), 100-6400 in 1 or 1/3 EV steps | Auto, iISO, 80*, 100*, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600* (* Extended ISO); Changeable to 1/3 EV step |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Sunlight, Shade, Overcast, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set 1/2/3/4, Color Temperature (2-axis adjustable) |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/2000 - 30 sec | 1/16000 - 60 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | No | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Evaluative, center-weighted average, spot | Intelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | No scene modes or effects. Note that maximum shutter speed varies with aperture. Top shutter speeds are 1/2000s at f/5.6-f/16, 1/1600s at f/4.0-f/16 and 1/1250s at f/2.8-f/16. | Scene: Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's Face, Distinct Scenery, Bright Blue Sky, Romantic Sunset Glow, Vivid Sunset Glow, Glistening Water, Clear Nightscape, Cool Night Sky, Warm Glowing Nightscape, Artistic Nightscape, Glittering Illuminations, Handheld Night Shot, Clear Night Portrait, Soft Image of a Flower, Appetizing Food, Cute Dessert, Freeze Animal Motion, Clear Sports Shot, Monochrome, Panorama; Creative Control: Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Rough Monochrome, Silky Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Toy Pop, Bleach Bypass, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Fantasy, Star Filter, One Point Color, Sunshine (22 filters) |
| Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | 2, 10, 3 shots in 10 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | Yes |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | No | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Normal, Redeye, Slow Sync., Redeye + Slow Sync (with compatible external flash unit) | Auto, Auto/Red- eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red- eye Reduction, Slow Sync./Red- eye Reduction, Forced Off; Flash Synchro; 1st / 2nd |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | n/a | Auto ISO: 0.3 - 13.2m (Wide), 1.0 - 7.9m (Tele) |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/4000s with mechanical shutter; flash not supported with electronic shutter | |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | Hot Shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | No UHS support | UHS-I |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | 12-bit RAW (.X3F), RAW+JPEG | RAW, RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) with monaural sound | MOV (Audio format LPCM), MP4 (Audio format LPCM / AAC 2ch), AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
| NFC: | No | No |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | Yes |
| Headphone Jack: | No | Yes |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | No | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | No | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Wi-Fi, optional wired | |
| Connections (extended): | Combined USB/AV | Micro-B USB 2.0, Micro-HDMI (Type D) with Viera Link, 2.5mm remote jack, 3.5mm external mic jack, 3.5mm external headphone jack |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 1.68 | 0.45 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 1.84 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 9 | |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 1.88 | 0.68 |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | Yes | Yes |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 3.8 | 11.4 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 7 | 100 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 3.8 | 10.6 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 7 | 35 |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 3.8 | 10.7 |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 7 | 32 |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.49 seconds | 0.10 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.10 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.081 seconds | 0.129 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.45 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.043 seconds | 0.039 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | Full AF lag, Speed Priority AF mode = 0.424s | |
| Startup Time: | 2.9 seconds | 2.3 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.8 seconds | 0.7 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 4.7 seconds | |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 97 shots | 350 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 270 shots | |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary BP-41 | Proprietary |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | 7.2v 1200mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 2 x Proprietary BP-41 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | Yes |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | No |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | SIGMA Photo Pro | None; PHOTOfunSTUDIO and SILKYPIX Developer Studio available for download. |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Update of DP1x with same 14.8MP x 3 Foveon X3 Full Color sensor used in the SD1, 3-inch 920K-dot LCD, and dual TRUE II processors. | |
