Nikon D610 vs Panasonic FZ2500

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Nikon D610 vs Panasonic FZ2500

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35mm 861.6mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 6400

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1 inch 116.2mm²
20.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 480.00mm (35mm eq.)

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How does it shoot? Panasonic FZ2500 in the real world.
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Differences

Nikon D610 advantages over Panasonic FZ2500

Larger sensor
35mm vs 1 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 5.97 vs 2.41 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Fast startup
~0.30 vs 2.3 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

900 vs 350 shots
Capture more photos
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Thinner
82 mm vs 134 mm
Thinner
More pixels
24.3 vs 20.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility

Panasonic FZ2500 advantages over Nikon D610

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Less expensive
$898* vs $1997
Save money for lenses or accessories
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
4K (DCI) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Higher max flash sync
1/4000 vs 1/200 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Less shutter lag
0.10 vs 0.26 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
11.4 fps vs 5.9 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
100 vs 30 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
10.6 fps vs 5.9 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
35 vs 15 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Headphone jack
Both provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance

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Review Excerpt

Eliminated sensor dust-and-oil spot issue from D600; Great controls for amateur or pro; Comfortable ergonomics and weight; Excellent image quality and low-light performance; Very good dynamic range; Excellent battery life; Built-in lens correction.
Not drastically different from D600; Moire with certain subjects; Auto WB still too warm in incandescent light; Slow AF in live view mode; Aliasing in videos.
Read our Nikon D610 Express Review

Rugged camera body with many physical controls; Generally excellent image quality & high ISO performance for its class; Versatile zoom lens; Fast and accurate autofocus; Unlimited 4K video recording; Fast full-res burst mode with generous buffers.
Continuous autofocus performance struggles at telephoto end; Slow buffer clearing (no UHS-II support); Lens produces soft corners at most focal lengths.
Read our Panasonic FZ2500 Review

The Competition

Compared to Canon 6D

Nikon D610

Canon 6D

$1196
35mm

Fast startup
Higher effective ISO

$1499
35mm

Less expensive
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Nikon D610 vs Canon 6D

Panasonic FZ2500

Canon 6D

$899
1 inch

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$1499
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic FZ2500 vs Canon 6D

Compared to Nikon D600

Nikon D610

Nikon D600

$1196
35mm

Faster RAW shooting

$1900
35mm

Compare Nikon D610 vs Nikon D600

Panasonic FZ2500

Nikon D600

$899
1 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

$1900
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic FZ2500 vs Nikon D600

Compared to Panasonic FZ1000

Nikon D610

Panasonic FZ1000

$1196
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$773
1 inch

Focus peaking
Less expensive

Compare Nikon D610 vs Panasonic FZ1000

Panasonic FZ2500

Panasonic FZ1000

$899
1 inch

Touchscreen
More telephoto lens reach

$773
1 inch

Less expensive
Fast startup

Compare Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic FZ1000

Compared to Nikon D750

Nikon D610

Nikon D750

$1196
35mm

Fast startup

$1700
35mm

Tiltable Screen
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Nikon D610 vs Nikon D750

Panasonic FZ2500

Nikon D750

$899
1 inch

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$1700
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic FZ2500 vs Nikon D750

Compared to Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)

Nikon D610

Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)

$1196
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$899
1 inch

Focus peaking
Less expensive

Compare Nikon D610 vs Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)

Panasonic FZ2500

Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)

$899
1 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

$899
1 inch

Compare Panasonic FZ2500 vs Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)

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