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Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Comparison

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Nikon P1000

16 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two Bridge cameras from Nikon and Panasonic. Nikon P1000 was introduced to market in July 2018 and Panasonic FZ2500 was launched in September 2016. There is 22 months difference between P1000 and FZ2500 so we don't expect to see a huge technology difference between these two cameras but it would still give an advantage to younger P1000, especially in sensor tech.

Nikon P1000 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor whereas Panasonic FZ2500 has a 20.0MP 1-inch sensor. This will be an interesting match up as even though these two cameras doesn't have the exact same body type, they are both ranked amongst Top 10 cameras in their classes. Nikon P1000 is ranked #10 out of 244 Small Sensor Superzoom cameras with an overall score of 61 whereas Panasonic FZ2500 is ranked #1 out of 10 Large Sensor Superzoom cameras with an overall score of 74.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Nikon P1000 and Panasonic FZ2500 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Nikon P1000 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2018-07-10
  • 16MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 24-3000 mm F2.8-8 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 2359k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 7.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 1415g. 146 x 119 x 181 mm
  • Replaced Nikon Coolpix P900 Compare

Panasonic FZ2500 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2016-09-19
  • 20MP - 1-inch 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
  • 4K (DCI) - 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

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Nikon P1000 and Panasonic FZ2500 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Nikon Coolpix P1000 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
LCD Screen Size
3.2" vs 3" 0.2 inches larger display
Focal Length - Tele
3000mm vs 480mm 2520 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
125x vs 20x more flexible focal coverage
Bluetooth
Yes vs No Connect your camera to other devices via Blueetooth


Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 over Nikon Coolpix P1000
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
Max Sensor Resolution
20 MP vs 16 MP 25% more pixels
Max ISO
12.800 vs 6.400 100% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Resolution
1.040k dots vs 921k dots 12% higher resolution screen
Viewfinder Coverage
100% vs 99% More accurate viewfinder
Continuous Shooting
12.0fps vs 7.0fps 5 fps faster
Battery Life
350 shots vs 250 shots 100 more frames with a single charge
Weight
915 g vs 1415 g 500 g lighter
Headphone Port
Yes vs No better video control
Max Aperture - Tele
4.50 vs 8.00 faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage
13.2m vs 12.0m 1.2m longer range
Viewfinder Resolution
2360k dot vs 2359k dot 0% higher resolution
Sensor Pixel Area
5.82µm2 vs 1.76µm2 230% larger pixel area
Max Video Resolution
4096 x 2160 vs 3840 x 2160 Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing Range
±3 EV vs ±2 EV Wide Bracketing range is useful for HDR
Built-in ND Filter
6.0-stops vs No Use larger aperture under strong light
4K Photo Mode
Yes vs No Extract 8MP photos from 4K Video
Focus Bracketing
Yes vs No Take multiple photos shifting focus point
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 Coolpix P1000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
Wireless Connection
Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Adjustable LCD Screen
Fully Articulated vs Fully Articulated Flexible shooting positions
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs Yes Better for flash photography
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
LCD Screen Resolution
921k dots vs 1.040k dots High resolution screens
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
3000mm vs 480mm Very good Telezoom
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Selfie/Vlogger Friendly LCD
Yes vs Yes Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs Yes Remote control your camera with a smartphone
Common Weaknesses of Nikon Coolpix P1000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic FZ2500: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Nikon P1000 and Panasonic FZ2500 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon P1000 has external dimensions of 146 x 119 x 181 mm (5.75 x 4.69 x 7.13″) and weighs 1415 g (3.12 lb / 49.91 oz) (including batteries). Panasonic FZ2500 has external dimensions of 138 x 102 x 135 mm (5.42 x 4.01 x 5.3″) and weighs 915 g (2.02 lb / 32.28 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Nikon P1000 and Panasonic FZ2500. Panasonic FZ2500 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 8mm narrower, 17mm shorter and 46mm thinner than Nikon P1000.

Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Nikon P1000 and Panasonic FZ2500 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Nikon P1000 and Panasonic FZ2500.

Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Nikon P1000 and Panasonic FZ2500 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon P1000 and Panasonic FZ2500.
Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Nikon P1000 and Panasonic FZ2500 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Panasonic FZ2500 is significantly lighter (500g ) than the Nikon P1000 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Nikon Coolpix P1000 nor Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 (Lumix DMC-FZ2000) provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Nikon P1000's 3.2" LCD screen is slightly larger than Panasonic FZ2500's 3" screen.

Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic FZ2500: Sensor Comparison

Nikon P1000 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features Nikon Expeed processor. On the other hand, Panasonic FZ2500 has a 20.0MP 1-inch (13.2 x 8.8 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features Venus Engine processor.

Below you can see the P1000 and FZ2500 sensor size comparison.

Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon P1000 and Panasonic FZ2500 Cameras


As seen above, Panasonic FZ2500 has a 4.1x Larger sensor area than Nikon P1000. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Lens Specs Comparison

Nikon P1000 features a 24-3000 mm F2.8-8 125x zoom lens whereas Panasonic FZ2500 features a 24-480 mm F2.8-4.5 20x zoom lens.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 24mm and have the same max aperture of f2.80 at this focal length. On the tele end, Nikon P1000 has 2520mm longer reach than the Panasonic FZ2500. However, with a max aperture of f4.50, Panasonic FZ2500 is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

DSLR-Like Cameras

P1000
FZ2500
Widest - Samsung WB2200F
Average
Telezoom

DSLR-Like Cameras

P1000
FZ2500
Longest - Nikon P1000
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Max Aperture at Tele

DSLR-Like Cameras

P1000
FZ2500
Fastest - Olympus 1
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Max Aperture at Wide

DSLR-Like Cameras

P1000
FZ2500
Fastest - Sony RX10 III
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What types of Photography are Nikon P1000 and Panasonic FZ2500 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Nikon P1000 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 P1000 for Portrait Photography

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Panasonic FZ2500 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
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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 P1000 for Street Photography

GOOD

Panasonic FZ2500 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT
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
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 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 P1000 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

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: 7.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
Wireless Connection
3000 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 250 shots
Slow Lens at Tele: f8.00
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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 P1000 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Panasonic FZ2500 for Daily Photography

GOOD
RAW shooting capability
125.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
1415g
Body Thickness 181mm
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RAW shooting capability
20.0X Optical Zoom
Average sized 1 sensor
Medium size Body
915g
Body Thickness 135mm
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Nikon P1000 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Panasonic FZ2500 for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 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 P1000 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 P1000 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 P1000 and Panasonic FZ2500 scores compare:

Nikon P1000
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #13 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #275 out of 1223 in all Cameras
Panasonic FZ2500
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #1 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #98 out of 1223 in all Cameras

Panasonic FZ2500 is the clear winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Nikon P1000 in all criteria.
It has better general image quality, more features, more compact body and offers more value for the money

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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Nikon P1000 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Nikon Coolpix P1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Announced 2018-07-10 2016-09-19
Body Type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Size 1/2.3-inch 1-inch
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 13.2 x 8.8 mm
Area 28.07mm2 116.16mm2
Megapixels 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Max Resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max Native Light sensitivity 6,400 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 n/a 49
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 24-3000 mm (125x) 24-480 mm (20x)
Max Aperture F2.8-8 F2.8-4.5
Macro Focus Range 1cm 3cm
Screen
Type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Size 3.2" 3"
Resolution 921k dots 1,040k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 2,359k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder Coverage 99% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification n/a 0.74x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max Electronic Shutter n/a 1/16000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Optical Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 12.00 m (at Auto ISO) 13.20 m (at Auto ISO)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 7.0 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 1415g 915g
Dimensions 146 x 119 x 181mm 138 x 102 x 135mm
Battery Life 250 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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