Panasonic FZ2500 vs Nikon D850

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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Nikon D850

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

Go in depth with our full Panasonic FZ2500 Review.
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Compare Panasonic FZ2500 image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Panasonic FZ2500 conclusion.

35mm 858.0mm²
45.7 megapixels
ISO 64 - 25,600

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Differences

Panasonic FZ2500 advantages over Nikon D850

Less expensive
$898 vs $2197
Save money for lenses or accessories
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
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
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Higher max flash sync
1/4000 vs 1/250 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
11.4 fps vs 7.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
10.6 fps vs 7.1 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/8000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Nikon D850 advantages over Panasonic FZ2500

Larger sensor
35mm vs 1 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.35 vs 2.41 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Fast startup
~0.20 vs 2.3 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
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

1840 vs 350 shots
Capture more photos
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Thinner
78 mm vs 134 mm
Thinner
Higher-res screen
590k vs 347k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
More pixels
45.7 vs 20.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Bigger JPEG buffer
200 vs 100 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Bigger RAW buffer
200 vs 35 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
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
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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

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

Class-leading resolution; Excellent dynamic range; Very good high ISO performance; Very fast AF and burst shooting; Durable weather-sealed body; Improved ergonomics; Touchscreen; Dual card slots; 4K video.
Live view/video mode still uses sluggish contrast-detect AF; Viewfinder only tests at ~98% coverage; No 4K at 60p; 30-minute video clip limit; Focus peaking not supported with 4K.
Read our Nikon D850 Review

The Competition

Compared to Panasonic FZ1000

Panasonic FZ2500

Panasonic FZ1000

$965
1 inch

Touchscreen
More telephoto lens reach

$773
1 inch

Less expensive
Fast startup

Compare Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic FZ1000

Nikon D850

Panasonic FZ1000

$2597
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$773
1 inch

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Nikon D850 vs Panasonic FZ1000

Compared to Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)

Panasonic FZ2500

Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)

$965
1 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

$899
1 inch

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

Nikon D850

Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)

$2597
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$899
1 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D850 vs Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)

Compared to Sony A99 II

Panasonic FZ2500

Sony A99 II

$965
1 inch

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$3198
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sony A99 II

Nikon D850

Sony A99 II

$2597
35mm

Lens selection
Less expensive

$3198
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D850 vs Sony A99 II

Compared to Pentax K-1 II

Panasonic FZ2500

Pentax K-1 II

$965
1 inch

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$1747
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K-1 II

Nikon D850

Pentax K-1 II

$2597
35mm

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$1747
35mm

In-Camera Image Stabilization
High resolution composite

Compare Nikon D850 vs Pentax K-1 II

Compared to Panasonic FZ1000 II

Panasonic FZ2500

Panasonic FZ1000 II

$965
1 inch

More telephoto lens reach
Integrated ND filter

$848
1 inch

Built-in Bluetooth
Longer stills battery life

Compare Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II

Nikon D850

Panasonic FZ1000 II

$2597
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$848
1 inch

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Nikon D850 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II

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