Nikon P500 vs Panasonic ZS25

Here is a thorough comparison of the Nikon P500 vs Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the P500 (12MP) and ZS25 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P500 was brought out 23 months before the ZS25 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the P500 scores against the ZS25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P500 Gallery & Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P500 offers exterior dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") having a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS25 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P500 vs Panasonic ZS25 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the P500 against the ZS25.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the P500 and ZS25 is 67 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the P500 and ZS25.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS25 to deliver more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The older P500 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.