Nikon D7200 vs Panasonic FZ2500

Let's look much closer at the Nikon D7200 and Panasonic FZ2500, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the D7200 (24MP) and the FZ2500 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the D7200 (APS-C) and FZ2500 (1") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The D7200 was released 18 months prior to the FZ2500 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D7200 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the D7200 scores vs the FZ2500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D7200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon D7200 Gallery & Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon D7200 has got physical dimensions of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") along with a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ2500 has measurements of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") having a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D7200 and Panasonic FZ2500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the D7200 against the FZ2500.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the D7200 and FZ2500 is 59 and 53 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D7200 and FZ2500.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D7200 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Nikon D7200 will show more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged D7200 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.