Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 (Lumix DMC-FZ2000)

Super-fast AF system ; Great image stabilisation system ; Excellent image and video quality

No weather sealing is a shame ; Almost double the price of the FZ1000 ; Lens not the longest nor brightest in class

It may not be perfect, but its well-rounded feature set and strong performance across many areas make the FZ2500 / FZ2000 a fine superzoom performer.

Quick autofocus. Solid high ISO images. Superb 4K video toolset. In-camera ND filter. Ample buffer. Solid ergonomics. Sharp EVF and vari-angle touch display. 1-inch sensor with 20x zoom lens. High-speed 4K Photo capture.

Disappointing lens. Pricey. Omits weather sealing.

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 is built on an absolutely fantastic idea. It has a strong video pedigree, an excellent image sensor, and a long-reaching lens, all in a package that's portable and less expensive than Sony's premium RX10 III. The...

iAuto and Program shooting mode are accurate and easy in all situations ; Dedicated Video Capture Button is always ready to record ; Outstanding overall image quality ; Versatile 20x optical zoom is ready for every situation ; 5-axis Image...

Tracking AF did struggle at times with our swimming shots ; High price tag for an all-in-one digicam ; ND filter controls on Lens ; Very large camera body

The Panasonic Lumix FZ2500 is an outstanding super-zoom digicam, sporting the power and performance that you would expect from a mid-level DSLR. Add to it its versatility and you have an awesome all-in-one camera for both stills and video. Read more in...

Internally focusing lens, great overall image quality, versatile physical controls, 4K and Full HD video capture beyond its competitors, 12fps burst mode (or 30fps at 8MP in 4K Photo mode), large OLED viewfinder and vari-angle LCD screen

Autofocus can be slower compared to Panasonic’s G-series compact system cameras, undeniably big and pricey, hit f/4.5 aperture by 250mm equivalent, top thumbwheel position, no physical aperture ring

The FZ2000 is certainly a big and pricey superzoom, but its premium position is justified for the right kind of user. And with its significant push towards video features, that will be for both photographers and videographers alike.

With its exceptionally high video performance, the Lumix FZ2500 defies comparison with any conventional compact cameras, satisfying even prosumers and advanced amateurs. The Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ2500 (FZ2000 outside the USA) will be available in...