Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FZ2500
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FZ2500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
- Released October 2020
- Previous Model is Nikon Z6
(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
- Revealed September 2016
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ2000
- Older Model is Panasonic FZ1000
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FZ2500 Overview
Here is a complete analysis of the Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FZ2500, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and FZ2500 (20MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and FZ2500 (1") boast different sensor measurements.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Z6 II was manufactured 4 years later than the FZ2500 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Z6 II matches up against the FZ2500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z6 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon Z6 II Gallery and Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Panasonic FZ2500
Z6 II | FZ2500 | |||
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Revealed | October 2020 | September 2016 | Fresher by 50 months | |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 2100k | 1040k | Crisper display (+1060k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Nikon Z6 II
FZ2500 | Z6 II | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic FZ2500
Z6 II | FZ2500 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FZ2500 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z6 II provides outer measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ2500 has dimensions of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") having a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FZ2500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Z6 II compared to the FZ2500.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 II and FZ2500 is 61 and 53 respectively.
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FZ2500 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The visual underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z6 II and FZ2500.
To sum up, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z6 II featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z6 II will produce more detail due to its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger Z6 II should have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FZ2500 Specifications
Nikon Z6 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Z6 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FZ2000 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Large Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2020-10-14 | 2016-09-19 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 858.0mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 25 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6048 x 4024 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 204800 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
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) |
Highest 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" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 2,100k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dots | 2,360k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
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 | 14.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 13.20 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/200s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, 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 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 705 gr (1.55 pounds) | 915 gr (2.02 pounds) |
Physical 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 | 410 photographs | 350 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | DMW-BLC12 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | CFexpress Type B / XQD | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | Two | Single |
Launch pricing | $1,997 | $998 |