Nikon B600 vs Panasonic FZ2500

Below is a extensive overview of the Nikon B600 versus Panasonic FZ2500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the B600 (16MP) and the FZ2500 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the B600 (1/2.3") and FZ2500 (1") posses different sensor size.

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The B600 was launched 2 years later than the FZ2500 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the B600 grades vs the FZ2500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix B600 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon B600 Gallery and Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon B600 provides physical dimensions of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ2500 has specifications of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") accompanied by a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the B600 vs the FZ2500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the B600 and FZ2500 is 67 and 53 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the B600 and FZ2500.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The B600 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic FZ2500 will give greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer B600 should have a benefit in sensor tech.