Clicky

Nikon L830 vs Panasonic FZ2500

Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix L830 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 front
Portability
53
Imaging
53
Features
81
Overall
64

Nikon L830 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Key Specs

Nikon L830
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-765mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 508g - 110 x 76 x 91mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Succeeded the Nikon L820
  • Newer Model is Nikon L840
Panasonic FZ2500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • 24-480mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 915g - 138 x 102 x 135mm
  • Released September 2016
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ2000
  • Older Model is Panasonic FZ1000
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Nikon L830 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Nikon L830 vs Panasonic FZ2500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the L830 (16MP) and the FZ2500 (20MP) is pretty similar but the L830 (1/2.3") and FZ2500 (1") offer different sensor sizes.

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

The L830 was revealed 3 years earlier than the FZ2500 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the L830 grades versus the FZ2500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards
	
	

Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Panasonic FZ2500

 L830 FZ2500 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Nikon L830

 FZ2500 L830 
ReleasedSeptember 2016January 2014Fresher by 32 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k921kCrisper screen (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L830 and Panasonic FZ2500

 L830 FZ2500 
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions

Nikon L830 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon L830 provides physical dimensions of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ2500 has proportions of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") along with a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L830 vs Panasonic FZ2500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the L830 vs the FZ2500.

Nikon L830 vs Panasonic FZ2500 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L830 and FZ2500 is 71 and 53 respectively.

Nikon L830 vs Panasonic FZ2500 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L830 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the L830 and FZ2500.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The L830 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic FZ2500 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older L830 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon L830 vs Panasonic FZ2500 sensor size comparison

Nikon L830 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L830 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L830 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ2500 as a Portrait photography camera
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
71
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L830
Street photography with Panasonic FZ2500
53
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than others (508 grams)
70
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW files
includes focus by touch
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Sports Comparison

Nikon L830 Sports photography information
Panasonic FZ2500 Sports photography information
51
amazing zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
good battery power (390 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
69
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
includes tracking autofocus
no phase detect autofocus
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Travel Comparison

Nikon L830 Travel photography info
Panasonic FZ2500 Travel photography info
58
good battery power (390 shots)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (23mm)
long zoom (765mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (508g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
66
includes focus by touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Nikon L830 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FZ2500 Landscape photography advice
43
rather wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good battery power (390 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
65
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L830 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ2500 as a Vlogging camera
28
rather wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
heavier than others (508g)
66
relatively wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic jack
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Nikon L830 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L830 and Panasonic FZ2500
 Nikon Coolpix L830Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L830 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FZ2000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-07 2016-09-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-765mm (33.3x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.00 m (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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 960 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 4096 x 2060 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 508 gr (1.12 lbs) 915 gr (2.02 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 76 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") 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 390 images 350 images
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery model - DMW-BLC12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SC/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $300 $998