Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ2500
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![Nikon Z50 front Nikon Z50 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Z50/Nikon-Z50-front.jpg)
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
- Revealed October 2019
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- 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
- Launched September 2016
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ2000
- Older Model is Panasonic FZ1000
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Overview
On this page, we will be looking at the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic FZ2500, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the Z50 (21MP) and the FZ2500 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the Z50 (APS-C) and FZ2500 (1") provide different sensor size.
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The Z50 was revealed 3 years later than the FZ2500 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Z50 matches up versus the FZ2500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z50 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500. The full galleries are available at Nikon Z50 Gallery & Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Panasonic FZ2500
Z50 | FZ2500 | |||
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Launched | October 2019 | ![]() | September 2016 | Fresher by 38 months |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Nikon Z50
FZ2500 | Z50 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic FZ2500
Z50 | FZ2500 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1040k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both are selfie friendly | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z50 provides external dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and 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).
Check the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic FZ2500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Z50 compared to the FZ2500.
![Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ2500 size comparison Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ2500 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Z50-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ2500-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and FZ2500 is 74 and 53 respectively.
![Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ2500 top view buttons comparison Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ2500 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Z50-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ2500-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The photograph here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z50 and FZ2500.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z50 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z50 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent Z50 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ2500 sensor size comparison Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ2500 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Z50-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ2500-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Z50-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ2500-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Specifications
Nikon Z50 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Z50 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FZ2000 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Large Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2019-10-10 | 2016-09-19 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed 6 | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 51200 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 204800 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 209 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 3cm |
Amount of lenses | 15 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | 2,360k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (at ISO 100) | 13.20 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | - | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 4096 x 2060 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 4096x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 397g (0.88 lbs) | 915g (2.02 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") | 138 x 102 x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 320 pictures | 350 pictures |
Type of battery | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 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 | Single | Single |
Retail price | $857 | $998 |