Nikon P500 vs Panasonic FZ2500

Below, we are comparing the Nikon P500 versus Panasonic FZ2500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the P500 (12MP) and FZ2500 (20MP) and the P500 (1/2.3") and FZ2500 (1") use different sensor measurements.

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The P500 was brought out 6 years before the FZ2500 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the P500 scores versus the FZ2500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon P500 Gallery and Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P500 has got physical dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ2500 has dimensions of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") and a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs).

Check the Nikon P500 versus Panasonic FZ2500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the P500 compared to the FZ2500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the P500 and FZ2500 is 67 and 53 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The graphic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P500 and FZ2500.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The P500 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic FZ2500 will offer greater detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older P500 is going to be behind in sensor technology.