Nikon P900 vs Panasonic FZ2500

The following is a in-depth overview of the Nikon P900 vs Panasonic FZ2500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the P900 (16MP) and the FZ2500 (20MP) is pretty similar but the P900 (1/2.3") and FZ2500 (1") posses totally different sensor size.

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The P900 was launched 18 months prior to the FZ2500 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the P900 scores vs the FZ2500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P900 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon P900 Gallery and Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon P900 features outside measurements of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") with a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ2500 has proportions of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") along with a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon P900 vs Panasonic FZ2500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the P900 compared to the FZ2500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P900 and FZ2500 is 52 and 53 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the P900 and FZ2500.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The P900 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic FZ2500 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged P900 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.