Nikon P900 vs Panasonic FZ2500
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![Nikon Coolpix P900 front Nikon Coolpix P900 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-P900/Nikon-P900-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ2500/Panasonic-FZ2500-front.jpg)
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Nikon P900 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 899g - 140 x 103 x 137mm
- Launched March 2015
- Successor is Nikon P1000
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 4096 x 2160 video
- 24-480mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 915g - 138 x 102 x 135mm
- Introduced September 2016
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ2000
- Previous Model is Panasonic FZ1000
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Nikon P900 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Overview
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.
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Nikon P900 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Panasonic FZ2500
P900 | FZ2500 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Nikon P900
FZ2500 | P900 | |||
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Introduced | September 2016 | ![]() | March 2015 | Newer by 18 months |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper screen (+119k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon P900 and Panasonic FZ2500
P900 | FZ2500 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both good for selfies |
Nikon P900 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Nikon P900 vs Panasonic FZ2500 size comparison Nikon P900 vs Panasonic FZ2500 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P900-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ2500-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P900 and FZ2500 is 52 and 53 respectively.
![Nikon P900 vs Panasonic FZ2500 top view buttons comparison Nikon P900 vs Panasonic FZ2500 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P900-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ2500-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon P900 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Nikon P900 vs Panasonic FZ2500 sensor size comparison Nikon P900 vs Panasonic FZ2500 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P900-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ2500-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon P900 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon P900 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon P900 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P900-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ2500-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon P900 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P900 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P900 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-FZ2000 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2015-03-02 | 2016-09-19 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed C2 | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-2000mm (83.3x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 921k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 921k dots | 2,360k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) | 13.20 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | - | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 4096 x 2060 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 4096x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Yes | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 899 grams (1.98 lb) | 915 grams (2.02 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 140 x 103 x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") | 138 x 102 x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 538 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 images | 350 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL23 | DMW-BLC12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $600 | $998 |