Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sony NEX-5N

In this article, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sony NEX-5N, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the FZ2500 (20MP) and NEX-5N (16MP) and the FZ2500 (1") and NEX-5N (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The FZ2500 was launched 5 years later than the NEX-5N and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FZ2500 grades vs the NEX-5N with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 and Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery and Sony NEX-5N Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ2500 features exterior measurements of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") accompanied by a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5N has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the FZ2500 vs the NEX-5N.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ2500 and NEX-5N is 53 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ2500 and NEX-5N.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FZ2500 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic FZ2500 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher FZ2500 should have an edge in sensor tech.