I cannot comment on still photography, since I use this camera for video purpose only. It is perfect video camera for run-n-gun shooter. I use this camera with zhiyun crane and it works just fine. In short, this is GH4 with built in glass and ND filters.

Fully loaded for videographers

If you want crisp photos, you may not want to spend $1,100. But this camera is good with video and all of its options and easibility. However, I have been trying to get clear,crisp pictures from this camera, and can't.

If you're primarily a videographer, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 ($1,199.99) is an appealing camera on paper. It packs almost all the power of the Panasonic GH4, a darling of the pro video world, and puts it into a 1-inch bridge camera with a 20x zoom lens.

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

Panasonic's new Lumix FZ2500 is a powerful and versatile superzoom camera. It is not a very compact camera, actually larger than most mirrorless ILC's and some entry level DSLRs, making it a handful when shooting or traveling with the camera.

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 Stabilization; EVF is sharp; clear and a pleasure to shoot with,...

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

A direct successor to the FZ1000 , which we reviewed in June 2014, the new Panasonic Lumix FZ2500 camera has a longer zoom lens and introduces some sophisticated video recording functions to a popular line of SLR-like, fixed-lens digicams.

The Lumix DMC-FZ2500/FZ2000 is Panasonic's top-end enthusiast bridge camera that can handle both still and video shooting, though it's clearly focused on the latter, with its 4K capability and numerous capture tools.

The FZ2500 is an amazing cinematography camera. It is the updated version of the original Panasonic FZ1000. You can shoot 4k video at 50M, 100M, 200M and 10bit. The stabilization works fantastic and produces smooth video as long as your not walking fast or running, as with all non-action camera...

Easy to use, easy to understand, great results. I love all the options and the results so far are superb.

Convenient; Easy to use; Exceeded expectations

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 digital camera is a very interesting beast. It is priced at significantly more than many interchangeable lens cameras, yet it has a fixed lens. It's also as large as many interchangeable lens cameras. And Panasonic calls it a hybrid video and still camera.

Great all-in-one package; extremely useful zoom range; excellent image stabilisation; useful video features

Weird view through viewfinder