Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FZ2500

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.

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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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.