Nikon P610 vs Panasonic FZ2500

Lets look more closely at the Nikon P610 versus Panasonic FZ2500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the P610 (16MP) and the FZ2500 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the P610 (1/2.3") and FZ2500 (1") come with different sensor sizes.

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The P610 was manufactured 19 months prior to the FZ2500 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the P610 scores vs the FZ2500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P610 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon P610 Gallery & Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon P610 features physical dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ2500 has specifications of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") along with a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs).

Look at the Nikon P610 versus Panasonic FZ2500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the P610 vs the FZ2500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the P610 and FZ2500 is 65 and 53 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the P610 and FZ2500.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The P610 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic FZ2500 will give you more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged P610 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.