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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ2500

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 front
Portability
53
Imaging
53
Features
81
Overall
64

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ2500 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released October 2020
  • Succeeded the Nikon Z7
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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ2000
  • Succeeded the Panasonic FZ1000
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ2500 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic FZ2500, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and FZ2500 (20MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and FZ2500 (1") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z7 II was brought out 4 years after the FZ2500 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Z7 II scores vs the FZ2500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Panasonic FZ2500

 Z7 II FZ2500 
ReleasedOctober 2020September 2016Newer by 50 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1040kCrisper display (+1060k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Nikon Z7 II

 FZ2500 Z7 II 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic FZ2500

 Z7 II FZ2500 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ2500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z7 II offers exterior measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ2500 has proportions of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") accompanied by a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs).

Check out the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic FZ2500 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Z7 II compared to the FZ2500.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ2500 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 II and FZ2500 is 61 and 53 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ2500 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ2500 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The image below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 II and FZ2500.

All in all, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z7 II featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z7 II will render greater detail having its extra 26MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent Z7 II is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ2500 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ2500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ2500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FZ2500 Portrait photography factors
88
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is high (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW files
71
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z7 II
Street photography with Panasonic FZ2500
79
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
features touch to focus
weather proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
70
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography features
Panasonic FZ2500 Sports photography features
90
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is high (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
69
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers tracking autofocus
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography info
Panasonic FZ2500 Travel photography info
72
weather proofing
has bluetooth
features touch to focus
sensor resolution is high (46MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
66
supports focus via touch
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography features
Panasonic FZ2500 Landscape photography features
88
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is high (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
two card slots
65
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging features
Panasonic FZ2500 Vlogging features
36
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
66
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone port
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic FZ2500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic FZ2500
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z7 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
Also called - Lumix DMC-FZ2000
Type Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Superzoom
Released 2020-10-14 2016-09-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-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 46 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 8256 x 5504 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 25600
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 32 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 493 49
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 2.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4096 x 2060 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
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 All around 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 420 photos 350 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - DMW-BLC12
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Two One
Price at launch $2,997 $998