Sony RX10IV vs Panasonic FZ2500- The best superzoom is.......

In this video, the two top 1" sensor superzoom bridge cameras go head to head to find which one is the best - in a very in-depth over 30 minute comprehensive video covering: differences in camera specs and features, video and photo quality including side by side tests and examples. Image stabilization, low light, slow motion, zoo examples and techniques, and autofocus all compared in detail to help you decide on which camera makes sense for you. Extensive photo and videos taken on the street and in different surroundings to give you a complete picture of these cameras.

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For the RX10IV

[MemoryLane-gwcv]

Nice comparison! I had two copies of the FZ2500 and both had degraded sharpness in photos. I owned every version of the Sony RX10 and never had an issue with lens sharpness. Over the years I found that I prefer the flip-down screen of the Sony over the articulating one.

[billr]

I find your videos informative, entertaining, and layard with a nice helping of humour. And it's nice that you review cameras that might be a few years old or that the common man might be able to afford, and not so much camera gear that costs more than any car I have ever owned! lol . Keep up the good work.

[matthewwilliams]

Thank you for the very detailed comparison! You did an outstanding job of keeping the video interesting for the full duration!
It seems to me that the “clear” winner (if you will) in still pictures is the Sony, especially in auto modes. For my purposes, it seems much better in video as well, as my primary “focus” (sorry!) is in capturing subjects in motion, often with foreground and/or background elements in view.
Anyways, I appreciate the time you spent on this video! It definitely helps me see the bigger “picture” (I’m going)!

[MrEdxwx]

Fantastic video, thank you for the info and the amazing work you do, thank you for using images even if they are blurry and not in focus, not all photos will be keepers, and its nice to see a true vs video.

[adhardino]

Great comparison even in 2023 as Bridge cameras seem to be not to be developed any further. I myself have a Panasonic Z 2000 since 2017 for video shooting and a very satisfied overall with the quality and the handling. I appreciate the side by side comparisons and also the sharper images of the Sony thanks and best wishes from Berlin

[MarttiSuomivuori]

You answered my question. Thank you. Sony RX 10 V might be a possibility if I live that long. In the meantime, APS and FF.

[ikso_]

As usual, another great video, very detailed and educational ~ thanks for the great work. I've had the RX10 for almost six months now and shoot almost every day with it and couldn't be happier. I shoot almost exclusively birds and wildlife and rarely video and the Sony has provided me with countless sharp and crisp images. I'm so impressed with the lightning fast auto-focus, when you see a bird in the bushes or trees and lift the camera ~ there's the bird right in your viewfinder. Even with small, and active birds (warblers, kinglets etc.) once your on the bird the camera follows and when they get in a clear spot you can fire off a burst and almost always get a keeper. It's size and weight are ideal for hiking and travelling. I'm often out with much more educated and experienced photographers, with much more expensive and complicated cameras and the Sony images match and often surpass those taken with the more expensive cameras. I can't really speak to the video quality, as I rarely use it, but for image quality, ease of use and convenience you can't go wrong with the Sony RX10iv.

[bitwise]

I like my 2500. The Neutral Density filter and better image stabilization of the 2500 make it a good video B-Cam.

[NetvoTV]

I hope Sony make RX10V and RX100VIII with their new Exmor T sensor technology!

[gordon]

Whenever I see the rx100iv I think it is clunky and big looking (albeit it looks sturdy), but then I remember it is under 1.1 kg and how big an equivalent camera with a 600 mm telephoto lens would be. You could get a bigger sensor, but this one performs very well for a do everything in one package camera.

[mike]

Great Egret (Ardea alba) a species in the Heron family (Ardeidae). It is the symbol of the National Audubon, founded in 1900 to protect birds such as the Great Egret from the plumage trade.

[ericman]

Great video! Thanks for helping me decide. I need a bridge camera to replace my dsr for long distant hiking/birding. Clearly the Sony wins all round - with the extra few hundred quid if for frustration alone! I can see the video advantage of the Panasonic but as I don’t take videos it would be wasted on me

[reinis.berzins]

Another 1 inch sensor bridge camera with ultra zoom (25x 24-600 mm eqvivalent) is Canon G3X. It is older (2015) but much lighter and more compact than both of these (can even fit inside a larger pocket of my jacket). It is also weather sealed. It doesn't have a viewfinder but under a bright sunlight you can click a button to temporarily brighten the LCD screen to maximum. Overall less modern features but very practical to operate.
But if you want to aim towards the opposite (more professional) direction while still mostly using a single lens - get a Tamron 18-400 mm lens and pair it with APS-C sensor Nikon or Canon DSLR or a mirrorless camera body (in the latter case you will need an adapter, there is even an adapter for Sony). Some of these lightest options weigh only slightly less than Sony RX10 IV and cost much less.

[harmonyclara]

I really enjoyed this comparison as I have the Sony RX10 IV and the Lumix FX 1000 mk 2 (which is not too different from the FZ 2500 I think) as a back up. I'm truly spoilt by hubby! Birds are my hobby so if the camera fails while I'm abroad (which happened in Spain) it's a disaster, hence the spare. I like using the FZ 1000 best for ease of use and lightness (I'm 74 years young so notice weight!) But it's true that the Sony takes sharper photos and gets closer. The tall white birds are Egrets not Herons. Not sure of American species but it would be like Great White Egret in Europe. Though I've just found there is such a bird as a Great Blue Heron! And there's a white version! But I think it's a pair of Great White Egrets in your presentation.

[nyhicii]

Good comparisons - One comparison that's missing is this: If the camera is lying on the desk in 'standby' mode, how long till it can snap a photo? I call that Time to First Shot or TTFS. If I have to wait for the full extension of the lens at startup, the camera is less useful for grabbing that candid moment that waits for no one. Even a basic Canon DSLR has a TTFS under 1sec.

[yankyruss]

love your videos! we have spoken on here before... i have the p950 and was looking into either a sony or 2500.... this is an awesome comparison, and i got the sony as a gift for my birthday.=))


Still watched this full video cause youre so entertaining, your cheesey sense of humor hahahahaha youre very entertaining and really funny 😂


i did notice i was lucky enough to get rid of touch to focus when recording, and the entire screen remains in focus, tho i will have to look up how to. switch to touch to focus dfor when i want to manually focus during videos, but in many caSES USING ZOOM, i dont see too much difference between some photos/footage of the sony and the p950, tho. without zoom the sony is a bit better and more clear and detailed ;lol

[lonceyswildcairns]

Thanks heaps for me I need the Sony autofocus 😊❤

[realdeal-xfww]

Good in depth/real world comparison: however, im wondering why you chose the older 2500 vs the newer 1000 ii ?!?

[pit]

Great Video!! Lots of informations. Your voice ist clear and good to understand for me as a German. You made my decision easy: My Panasonic FZ 1000 will be retired. I do more photos then videos. So in my opinion the Sony is much better in sharpness, colours and autofocus. It's worth the higher price (actually 1500€)

[creepybeat]

this channel deserve millions of subs, dead serious