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Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic FZ2500

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74
Nikon Z fc front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 front
Portability
53
Imaging
53
Features
81
Overall
64

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic FZ2500 Key Specs

Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
  • Launched June 2021
Panasonic FZ2500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Released September 2016
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ2000
  • Previous Model is Panasonic FZ1000
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Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic FZ2500 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Nikon Z fc versus Panasonic FZ2500, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Z fc (21MP) and the FZ2500 (20MP) is fairly similar but the Z fc (APS-C) and FZ2500 (1") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z fc was revealed 4 years after the FZ2500 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z fc being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Z fc scores vs the FZ2500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Panasonic FZ2500

 Z fc FZ2500 
ReleasedJune 2021September 2016Newer by 59 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Nikon Z fc

 FZ2500 Z fc 

Common features in the Nikon Z fc and Panasonic FZ2500

 Z fc FZ2500 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution1040k1040kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic FZ2500 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z fc provides outside dimensions of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ2500 has measurements 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 Z fc versus Panasonic FZ2500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Z fc vs the FZ2500.

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic FZ2500 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z fc and FZ2500 is 79 and 53 respectively.

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic FZ2500 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic FZ2500 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z fc and FZ2500.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z fc having a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Nikon Z fc will offer you more detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The newer Z fc is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic FZ2500 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic FZ2500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic FZ2500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z fc as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ2500 as a Portrait photography camera
82
manual focus
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
71
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z fc as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ2500 as a Street photography camera
74
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
above average ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (445 grams)
70
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW files
offers touch to focus
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z fc as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ2500 as a Sports photography camera
68
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (300 CIPA)
69
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
features tracking focus
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z fc as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ2500 as a Travel photography camera
72
supports bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
decent megapixels (21MP)
display is selfie friendly
bad battery power (300 shots)
more heavy than competition in class (445g)
66
offers touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z fc
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ2500
75
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent megapixels (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (300 CIPA)
65
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z fc Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ2500 Vlogging highlights
74
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
provides face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (445 grams)
66
rather wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone support
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic FZ2500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z fc and Panasonic FZ2500
 Nikon Z fcPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z fc Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
Also called - Lumix DMC-FZ2000
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2021-06-28 2016-09-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5568 x 3712 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 51200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 209 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus range - 3cm
Available lenses 21 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 13.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4096 x 2060 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 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 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445g (0.98 lb) 915g (2.02 lb)
Dimensions 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") 138 x 102 x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 538
Other
Battery life 300 shots 350 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL25 DMW-BLC12
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $949 $998