Canon 5D Mark IV vs Panasonic FZ2500 Specifications

35mm 864.0mm²
30.4 megapixels
ISO 100 - 32,000

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1 inch 116.2mm²
20.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 480.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Detailed specifications
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500

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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:	Canon 5D Mark III 5D Mark III vs 5D Mark IV	Panasonic FZ1000 FZ1000 vs FZ2500
Successor:
General
Model Number:	5D Mark IV	FZ2500
Alternate Model Number(s):		FZ2000, FZH1
Camera Format:	Pro SLR	EVF
Currently Manufactured:	Yes	Yes
Retail Price:	$3499.00	$1199.99
Street Price:	$2,499.00	$964.66
Date Available:	2016-09-01	2016-11-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	31.4 oz (890 g) includes batteries	34.1 oz (966 g) includes batteries
Size:	5.9 x 4.6 x 3.0 in. (151 x 116 x 76 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:	Canon
Effective Megapixels:	30.4	20.1
Sensor Format:	35mm	1 inch
Sensor size:	864mm² (36.00mm x 24.00mm)	116.16mm² (13.20mm x 8.80mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	5.36 microns	2.41 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.0x	2.7x
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	Yes	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	Yes	No
DxO Sensor Score:	91
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	24.8
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	13.6
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	2,995
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	6720 x 4480 (30.1 MP, 3:2), 5040 x 3360 (16.9 MP, 3:2), 4464 x 2976 (13.3 MP, 3:2), 3360 x 2240 (7.5 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2), 720 x 480 (0.3 MP, 3:2), 5952 x 4480 (26.7 MP, 4:3), 4480 x 3360 (15.1 MP, 4:3), 3968 x 2976 (11.8 MP, 4:3), 2976 x 2240 (6.7 MP, 4:3), 1696 x 1280 (2.2 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 6720 x 3776 (25.4 MP, 16:9), 5040 x 2836 (14.3 MP, 16:9), 4464 x 2512 (11.2 MP, 16:9), 3360 x 1888 (6.3 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 720 x 408 (0.3 MP, Other), 4480 x 4480 (20.1 MP, 1:1), 3360 x 3360 (11.3 MP, 1:1), 2976 x 2976 (8.9 MP, 1:1), 2240 x 2240 (5.0 MP, 1:1), 1280 x 1280 (1.6 MP, 1:1), 480 x 480 (0.2 MP, 1:1)	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 (EXIF v2.3), RAW, M-RAW (16.9MP), S-RAW (7.5MP), Dual-Pixel RAW; 14-bit CR2	JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW, RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	7.0	11.4
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	4096x2160 (30p/25p/24p/23.98p) 1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) 1280x720 (120p/100p)	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:	MOV (4K Video: Motion JPEG; Full HD and HD Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: Linear PCM), MP4 (Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: AAC)	MOV (Audio format LPCM), MP4 (Audio format LPCM / AAC 2ch), AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch)
Composite Video Out:	No	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	n/a	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	n/a	n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Canon EF	n/a
Lens:	n/a	LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT; 16 elements in 11 groups with 5 aspherical (8 aspherical surfaces), 4 ED, 1 UHR elements
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):		24 - 480mm
Focal Length (actual):		8.8 - 176mm
Zoom Ratio:		20.00x
Aperture Range:		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:		30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:		3 cm to Infinity 1.2 in to Infinity
Filter Thread:	n/a	67.0mm
Thread Type:	n/a	On lens
Optical Image Stabilization:	No	Yes
Digital Zoom:		Yes
Digital Zoom Values:		Up to 4x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Phase Detect: OVF: 61-point (up to 41 cross-type points); Up to 5 dual cross-type AF points at f/2.8 and f/5.6, up to 20 cross-type AF points at f/4 and f/5.6, up to 21 cross-type AF points at f/5.6 and f/8, up to 20 horizontal-line AF points at f/5.6, up to 61 horizontal-line AF points at f/8; Dual Pixel CMOS AF on sensor	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:	Optical / LCD	EVF / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	SLR type; fixed eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.71x magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter, fixed focusing screen, on demand grid	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):	0.71x	0.74x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	0.71x	2.18x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.2	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	1,620,000 dots (540,000 px)	1,040,000 dots (346,700 px)
Touchscreen:	Yes	Yes
Articulating Screen:	No	Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	Yes
Selfie Screen:	No	Yes
Max Playback Zoom:	10.0x	16.0x
Top Deck Display:	Yes	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	32000	12800
Minimum ISO (native):	100	125
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100-32000 in 1/3 or 1 EV steps, expandable to 50 (L), 51200 (H1) and 102400 (H2)	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 (Ambience priority/White priority), Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten Light, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set 1/2/3/4, Color Temperature (2-axis adjustable)
Shutter Speed Range:	1/8000 - 30 sec	1/16000 - 60 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	150K-pixel RGB+IR metering sensor, 252-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (center 6.1% of frame), Spot (center 1.3% of frame)	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:	Custom shooting mode C1, C2, C3; Multiple-exposure; HDR	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, 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:	n/a	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:	1/200	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, PC Sync	Hot Shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:	No	No
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	CF1 / SD / SDHC / SDXC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:	UHS-I	UHS-I
Other Memory:	SD: UHS-I, CF: UDMA7
Dual Card Slots:	Yes	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	RAW, M-RAW (16.9MP), S-RAW (7.5MP), Dual-Pixel RAW; 14-bit CR2	RAW, RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	MOV (4K Video: Motion JPEG; Full HD and HD Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: Linear PCM), MP4 (Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: AAC)	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:	Yes	Yes
NFC:	Yes	No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	Yes	No
Microphone Jack:	Yes	Yes
Headphone Jack:	Yes	Yes
External Connections:	USB 3.0 Super Speed,WiFi	USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional Wired or Wireless	Wi-Fi, optional wired
Connections (extended):	Mini HDMI (Type C), Remote Jack, Stereo Mic Jack, Stereo Monitor Jack, PC-Sync Terminal	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):	0.37	0.45
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):	0.37	0.68
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No	Yes
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	7.0	11.4
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	Unlimited	100
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	7.0	10.6
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):	19	35
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	7.0	10.7
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):	12	32
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.17 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):	0.057 seconds
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.077 seconds	0.129 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):		0.45 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.057 seconds	0.039 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):
Startup Time:	0.5 seconds	2.3 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.2 seconds	0.7 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:		4.7 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	300 shots	350 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	900 shots	270 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary LP-E6N	Proprietary
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion Rechargeable or BG-E20 battery grip	7.2v 1200mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary LP-E6N 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:	Canon EOS Digital Solution Disc	None; PHOTOfunSTUDIO and SILKYPIX Developer Studio available for download.
OS Compatibility:
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	New 30.4-megapixel full-frame sensor, Dual Pixel CMOS AF, DIGIC 6+ processor, 61-point AF system, 7fps burst mode, DCI 4K video, Dual Pixel RAW, built-in Wi-Fi with NFC, built-in GPS.