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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FZ2500

Portability
62
Imaging
77
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 front
Portability
53
Imaging
53
Features
81
Overall
64

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed July 2020
Panasonic FZ2500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase 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
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ2000
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic FZ1000
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic FZ2500, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the Z5 (24MP) and the FZ2500 (20MP) is very close but the Z5 (Full frame) and FZ2500 (1") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The Z5 was released 3 years later than the FZ2500 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Z5 scores versus the FZ2500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Panasonic FZ2500

 Z5 FZ2500 
IntroducedJuly 2020September 2016More recent by 47 months
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Nikon Z5

 FZ2500 Z5 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic FZ2500

 Z5 FZ2500 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display resolution1040k1040kExact same display resolution
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z5 offers outer measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 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).

Contrast the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic FZ2500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Z5 versus the FZ2500.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FZ2500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and FZ2500 is 62 and 53 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FZ2500 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The visual here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Z5 and FZ2500.

To sum up, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z5 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon Z5 will result in more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher Z5 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FZ2500 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FZ2500 Portrait photography info
86
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
71
focusing manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FZ2500 Street photography highlights
74
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch focus
environment proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than competition (675g)
70
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
supports focus by touch
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FZ2500 Sports photography advice
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery life (470 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (4.5 fps)
69
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports tracking autofocus
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z5
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ2500
68
great battery life (470 per charge)
environment proof
has bluetooth
boasts touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
more heavy than competition (675 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
66
supports focus by touch
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FZ2500 Landscape photography features
87
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
great battery life (470 shots)
two card slots
65
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ2500 Vlogging highlights
34
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone socket
does not have a selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition (675g)
66
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone support
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Panasonic FZ2500
 Nikon Z5Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FZ2000
Class Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2020-07-20 2016-09-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 6 Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6016 x 4016 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 51200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 273 49
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus range - 3cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.5 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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, slow rear-curtain 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4096 x 2060 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 675 gr (1.49 lbs) 915 gr (2.02 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 138 x 102 x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 470 shots 350 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15c DMW-BLC12
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Dual 1
Pricing at release $1,399 $998