Nikon P520 vs Panasonic FZ2500

Below is a detailed assessment of the Nikon P520 vs Panasonic FZ2500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the P520 (18MP) and the FZ2500 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the P520 (1/2.3") and FZ2500 (1") come with different sensor sizing.

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The P520 was introduced 4 years prior to the FZ2500 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the P520 matches up versus the FZ2500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P520 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P520 Gallery and Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon P520 has got external dimensions of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ2500 has specifications of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") having a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon P520 vs Panasonic FZ2500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the P520 and the FZ2500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P520 and FZ2500 is 66 and 53 respectively.

Typically, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the P520 and FZ2500.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The P520 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic FZ2500 will give you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older P520 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.