Nikon L820 vs Panasonic FZ2500

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.

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.

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).

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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.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the L820 and FZ2500 is 72 and 53 respectively.

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.