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PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Minimum shutter speed: 60 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Maximum shutter speed: 1/4000 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Flash range: 13.20 m (at Auto ISO)
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Articulated LCD: Fully articulated
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Touch screen: Yes
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Viewfinder resolution: 2,360,000
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 49
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 915 g (2.02 lb / 32.28 oz)
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PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Maximum shutter speed (electronic): 1/32000 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 14.0 fps
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 1,228,800
OPTICS & FOCUS Optical zoom: 25×
OPTICS & FOCUS Digital zoom: Yes (4X)
PHYSICAL Environmentally sealed: Yes
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 420
Summary
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III has better 4X digital and 25x optical zooms. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 (Lumix DMC-FZ2000) has more number of focus points in compare with the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III: 49 vs 25. More number of focus points means more convenience when attempting to focus on subjects that are not centred.
The Lumix DMC-FZ2500 (Lumix DMC-FZ2000) has swiveling LCD that will allow the photographer to take pictures from any interesting perspective. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III display is better as it offers more number of screen dots 1,228,800 in comparison to 1,040,000 dots of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 (Lumix DMC-FZ2000) screen. The higher dot count display is better for reviewing images on your camera. The Lumix DMC-FZ2500 (Lumix DMC-FZ2000) is produced with a touch screen. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 (Lumix DMC-FZ2000) has better lowest (60 seconds) and highest (1/4000 second) shutter speeds.
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III is weather sealed which means that it provides protection from rain, snow, dust and sand. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III battery life is better in compare to the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 (Lumix DMC-FZ2000) battery life. According to CIPA standards you will be able to make 420 shots with the Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III and only 350 with the Lumix DMC-FZ2500 (Lumix DMC-FZ2000). The Lumix DMC-FZ2500 (Lumix DMC-FZ2000) weighs 915g which is 136g less in comparison with the weight of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III.
Taking into account the above-mentioned differences the Lumix DMC-FZ2500 (Lumix DMC-FZ2000) will be the best buy. Check the list of the best offers on Amazon