Nikon P80 vs Panasonic FZ2500

Below, we are matching up the Nikon P80 versus Panasonic FZ2500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the P80 (10MP) and FZ2500 (20MP) and the P80 (1/2.3") and FZ2500 (1") feature totally different sensor size.

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The P80 was manufactured 8 years before the FZ2500 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the P80 grades vs the FZ2500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P80 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon P80 Gallery & Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P80 comes with external dimensions of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ2500 has dimensions of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") accompanied by a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the P80 and the FZ2500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the P80 and FZ2500 is 75 and 53 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The picture here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the P80 and FZ2500.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The P80 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic FZ2500 will give you greater detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged P80 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.