Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FZ2500
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Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
- 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
- Introduced February 2016
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 4096 x 2160 video
- 24-480mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 915g - 138 x 102 x 135mm
- Introduced September 2016
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ2000
- Old Model is Panasonic FZ1000

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Overview
Following is a in depth assessment of the Nikon B700 versus Panasonic FZ2500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the B700 (20MP) and the FZ2500 (20MP) is very well matched but the B700 (1/2.3") and FZ2500 (1") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

The B700 was released 6 months earlier than the FZ2500 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the B700 matches up versus the FZ2500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix B700 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon B700 Gallery & Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon B700 over the Panasonic FZ2500
B700 | FZ2500 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Nikon B700
FZ2500 | B700 | |||
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Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper display (+119k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon B700 and Panasonic FZ2500
B700 | FZ2500 | |||
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Introduced | February 2016 | ![]() | September 2016 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both are selfie friendly |
Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon B700 has got outside dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") having a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ2500 has sizing of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") with a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon B700 versus Panasonic FZ2500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the B700 compared to the FZ2500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the B700 and FZ2500 is 65 and 53 respectively.

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The picture below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the B700 and FZ2500.
To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The B700 contains the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder.

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix B700 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix B700 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FZ2000 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2016-02-23 | 2016-09-19 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1440mm (60.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-6.5 | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 921k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 921k dots | 2,360k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | 12.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.50 m (at Auto ISO) | 13.20 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | - | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) | 4096 x 2060 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 4096x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 565g (1.25 lb) | 915g (2.02 lb) |
Dimensions | 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") | 138 x 102 x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 538 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 pictures | 350 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL23 | DMW-BLC12 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $500 | $998 |