Nikon DL24-500 vs Panasonic FZ2500

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Nikon DL24-500

21 MP | 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

$996.95

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Panasonic FZ2500

20 MP | 1 BSI-CMOS Sensor

$997.99

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Nikon DL24-500 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two Large Sensor Superzoom cameras. Nikon DL24-500 has a 21.0MP 1" sensor whereas Panasonic FZ2500 has a 20.0MP 1 sensor. We can expect this to be a close match up because both models are ranked amongst the best in Large Sensor Superzoom cameras. Out of 8 cameras in this class, Nikon DL24-500 is ranked #0 with an overall score of 82 and Panasonic FZ2500 is ranked #1 with an overall score of 82.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Nikon DL24-500 and Panasonic FZ2500 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Nikon DL24-500 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2016-02-23

21MP - 1" BSI-CMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 12800

24-500 mm F2.8-5.6 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3″ Fully Articulated Screen

2359k dot Electronic viewfinder

60.0 fps continuous shooting

3840 x 2160 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

780g. 123 x 90 x 139 mm

Panasonic FZ2500 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2016-09-19

20MP - 1 BSI-CMOS Sensor

ISO 125 - 12800 ( expands to 80-25600)

24-480 mm F2.8-4.5 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3 Fully Articulated Screen

2360k dot Electronic viewfinder

12 fps continuous shooting

4096 x 2160 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

915g. 138 x 102 x 135 mm

Also known as Lumix DMC-FZ2000

Replaced Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 Compare

Reasons to choose Nikon DL24-500 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500

Max Sensor Resolution	21 MP vs 20 MP	5% more pixels
Number of Focus Points	171 vs 49	122 more focus points
Continuous Shooting	60.0fps vs 12.0fps	48 fps faster
Weight	780 g vs 915 g	135 g lighter
Focal Length - Tele	500mm vs 480mm	20 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom	20.8x vs 20x	more flexible focal coverage
Price	$997 vs $998	$1 cheaper
Bluetooth	Yes vs No	Connect your camera to other devices via Blueetooth

Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 over Nikon DL24-500

Viewfinder Coverage	100% vs 97%	More accurate viewfinder
Max Shutter Speed	1/4000s vs 1/2000s	faster shutter speed
Battery Life	350 shots vs 290 shots	60 more frames with a single charge
Headphone Port	Yes vs No	better video control
Max Aperture - Tele	4.50 vs 5.60	faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage	13.2m vs 10.0m	3.2m longer range
Viewfinder Resolution	2360k dot vs 2359k dot	0% higher resolution
Max Video Resolution	4096 x 2160 vs 3840 x 2160	Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing	Yes vs No	Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Built-in ND Filter	Yes vs No	Use larger aperture under strong light
4K Photo Mode	Yes vs No	Extract 8MP photos from 4K Video
Focus Stacking	Yes vs No	Stacks photos in-camera to maximize depth of field
Post Focus Mode	Yes vs No	Change focus point after taking a shot

Common Strengths of Nikon DL24-500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500

Wireless Connection	Yes vs Yes	Better connectivity
Image Stabilization	Optical vs Optical	All the lenses are stabilized
Articulating Screen	Yes vs Yes	Flexible shooting positions
Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light
External Flash Shoe	Yes vs Yes	Better for flash photography
Touch Screen	Yes vs Yes	Easy control of camera functions
Viewfinder	Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic)	Better framing and control
RAW Support	Yes vs Yes	Better image quality
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs Yes	very handy for portraits
Max Resolution	21 MP vs 20 MP	Bigger prints and more details
LCD Screen Resolution	1.037k dots vs 1.040k dots	Higher resolution screens
Continuous Shooting	60.0fps vs 12.0fps	Fast shooting speeds
Manual Focusing	Yes vs Yes	both have manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure	Yes vs Yes	better exposure control
Microphone Port	Yes vs Yes	High quality audio recording option
Timelapse Recording	Yes vs Yes	creative shooting
Focal Length - Wide	24mm vs 24mm	Very good wide angle coverage
Focal Length - Tele	500mm vs 480mm	Very good Telezoom
Selfie Friendly LCD	Yes vs Yes	Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
NFC Connection	Yes vs Yes	Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
Smartphone Remote Control	Yes vs Yes	Remote control your camera with a smartphone

Common Weaknesses of Nikon DL24-500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500

Environmental Sealing	No vs No	not suitable for tough conditions

Nikon DL24-500 vs Panasonic FZ2500: Physical Specs Comparison

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Nikon DL24-500 and Panasonic FZ2500. Nikon DL24-500 is 15mm narrower and 12mm shorter than Panasonic FZ2500 but it is also 4mm thicker.

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon DL24-500 and Panasonic FZ2500.

Nikon DL24-500 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Detailed Size Comparison

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Nikon DL24-500 is significantly lighter (135g ) than the Panasonic FZ2500 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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DL24-500

FZ2500

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Nikon DL24-500 vs Panasonic FZ2500: Sensor Comparison

Nikon DL24-500 has a 21.0MP 1" (13.2 x 8.8 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features Expeed 6A processor. On the other hand, Panasonic FZ2500 has a 20.0MP 1 (13.2 x 8.8 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features Venus Engine processor.

Below you can see the DL24-500 and FZ2500 sensor size comparison.

Nikon DL24-500 and Panasonic FZ2500 have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

What types of Photography are Nikon DL24-500 and Panasonic FZ2500 Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Nikon DL24-500 and Panasonic FZ2500 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Nikon DL24-500 for Portrait Photography

GOOD

Panasonic FZ2500 for Portrait Photography

GOOD

Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 21.0MP
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Average sized 1 sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Ergonomics&Handling
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Nikon DL24-500 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Panasonic FZ2500 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1 sensor
Medium sized Body
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Nikon DL24-500 for Sports Photography

GOOD

Panasonic FZ2500 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 60.0fps
171 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
500 mm Tele Lens
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Poor Battery Life: 290 shots
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 12.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
49 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
480 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
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Nikon DL24-500 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Panasonic FZ2500 for Daily Photography

GOOD

RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
21X Optical Zoom
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
780g
Body Thickness 139mm
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RAW shooting capability
20X Optical Zoom
Average sized 1 sensor
Medium size Body
915g
Body Thickness 135mm
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Nikon DL24-500 for Landscape Photography

GOOD

Panasonic FZ2500 for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Very High Resolution Sensor: 21.0MP
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1 sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Nikon DL24-500 vs Panasonic FZ2500: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Nikon DL24-500 and Panasonic FZ2500, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Nikon DL24-500 and Panasonic FZ2500 scores compare:

Nikon DL24-500

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #0 out of 45 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #0 out of 1140 in all Cameras

Panasonic FZ2500

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #1 out of 107 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #55 out of 1140 in all Cameras

Nikon DL24-500

$996.95

Panasonic FZ2500

$997.99

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Nikon DL24-500 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Nikon DL24-500	Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
Brand	Nikon	Panasonic
Announced	2016-02-23	2016-09-19
Body Type	Large sensor compact	SLR-like (bridge)
Price	$996.95	$997.99
Sensor
Type	BSI-CMOS	BSI-CMOS
Size	1"	1
Dimensions	13.2 x 8.8 mm	13.2 x 8.8 mm
Area	116.16mm²	116.16mm²
Megapixels	21 megapixels	20 megapixels
Max Resolution	5584 x 3712	5472 x 3648
Max Native Light sensitivity	12,800 ISO	12,800 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity	-	25600 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	100 ISO	125 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity	-	80 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	171	49
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	24-500 mm (20.8x)	24-480 mm (20x)
Max Aperture	F2.8-5.6	F2.8-4.5
Macro Focus Range	1cm	3cm
Screen
Type	Fully Articulated	Fully Articulated
Size	3″	3
Resolution	1,037k dots	1,040k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	Electronic	Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution	2,359k dots	2,360k dots
Viewfinder Coverage	97%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	n/a	0.74
Photography Features
Max Shutter Speed	1/2000s	1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization	Optical	Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	10.00 m (at ISO 100)	13.20 m (at Auto ISO)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	60.0 fps	12.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	3840 x 2160	4096 x 2160
Video Formats	MPEG-4, H.264	MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	Built-In	Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	780g	915g
Dimensions	123 x 90 x 139mm	138 x 102 x 135mm
Battery Life	290 shots	350 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score	not tested	70
DxO Color Depth	not tested	23.0
DxO Dynamic Range	not tested	12.6
DxO Low Light ISO	not tested	538
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