Nikon L820 vs Panasonic FZ2500
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![Nikon Coolpix L820 front Nikon Coolpix L820 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-L820/Nikon-L820-front.jpg)
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Nikon L820 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-675mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 470g - 111 x 76 x 85mm
- Revealed January 2013
- Old Model is Nikon L810
- New Model is Nikon L830
(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
- Revealed September 2016
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ2000
- Old Model is Panasonic FZ1000
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Nikon L820 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Overview
Below, we are matching up the Nikon L820 versus Panasonic FZ2500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the L820 (16MP) and the FZ2500 (20MP) is very close but the L820 (1/2.3") and FZ2500 (1") come with different sensor sizing.
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The L820 was revealed 4 years before the FZ2500 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the L820 scores vs the FZ2500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Nikon L820 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L820 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500. The full galleries are provided at Nikon L820 Gallery & Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L820 over the Panasonic FZ2500
L820 | FZ2500 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Nikon L820
FZ2500 | L820 | |||
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Revealed | September 2016 | ![]() | January 2013 | More modern by 44 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper display (+119k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon L820 and Panasonic FZ2500
L820 | FZ2500 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Nikon L820 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon L820 enjoys outside measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 470 grams (1.04 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).
Look at the Nikon L820 versus Panasonic FZ2500 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the L820 against the FZ2500.
![Nikon L820 vs Panasonic FZ2500 size comparison Nikon L820 vs Panasonic FZ2500 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L820-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ2500-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the L820 and FZ2500 is 72 and 53 respectively.
![Nikon L820 vs Panasonic FZ2500 top view buttons comparison Nikon L820 vs Panasonic FZ2500 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L820-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ2500-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon L820 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The image here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the L820 and FZ2500.
As you have seen, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The L820 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic FZ2500 will result in extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged L820 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
![Nikon L820 vs Panasonic FZ2500 sensor size comparison Nikon L820 vs Panasonic FZ2500 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L820-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ2500-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon L820 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon L820 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon L820 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L820-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ2500-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon L820 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L820 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix L820 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FZ2000 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2013-01-29 | 2016-09-19 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.5mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
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 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 23-675mm (29.3x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focus distance | - | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 921k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 13.20 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | - | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 4096 x 2060 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 4096x2160 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 470 gr (1.04 lb) | 915 gr (2.02 lb) |
Dimensions | 111 x 76 x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") | 138 x 102 x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 320 pictures | 350 pictures |
Form of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | DMW-BLC12 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $192 | $998 |