Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FZ2500

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500. The complete galleries are available at Nikon Z5 Gallery and Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.