Panasonic FZ2500 vs Nikon P1000 Specifications

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

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 3000.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Detailed specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
Nikon Coolpix P1000

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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:	Panasonic FZ1000 FZ1000 vs FZ2500	Nikon P900 P900 vs P1000
Successor:
General
Model Number:	FZ2500	P1000
Alternate Model Number(s):	FZ2000, FZH1
Camera Format:	EVF	EVF
Currently Manufactured:	Yes	Yes
Retail Price:	$1199.99	$999.95
Street Price:	$964.66	$1,046.95
Date Available:	2016-11-15	2018-09-06
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	34.1 oz (966 g) includes batteries	49.9 oz (1,415 g) includes batteries
Size:	5.4 x 4.0 x 5.3 in. (138 x 102 x 135 mm)	5.8 x 4.7 x 7.1 in. (146 x 119 x 181 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:		BSI
Effective Megapixels:	20.1	16.1
Sensor Format:	1 inch	1/2.3 inch
Sensor size:	116.16mm² (13.20mm x 8.80mm)	28.0735mm² (6.17mm x 4.55mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	2.41 microns	1.34 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	2.7x	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	4:3
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed	None
Self-Cleaning:	No	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	5472 x 3648 (20.0 MP, 3:2), 3888 x 2592 (10.1 MP, 3:2), 2736 x 1824 (5.0 MP, 3:2), 4864 x 3648 (17.7 MP, 4:3), 3456 x 2592 (9.0 MP, 4:3), 2432 x 1824 (4.4 MP, 4:3), 5472 x 3080 (16.9 MP, 16:9), 3840 x 2160 (8.3 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 3648 (13.3 MP, 1:1), 2592 x 2592 (6.7 MP, 1:1), 1824 x 1824 (3.3 MP, 1:1)	4608 x 3456 (15.9 MP, 4:3), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 2272 x 1704 (3.9 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 4608 x 2592 (11.9 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 4608 x 3072 (14.2 MP, 3:2), 3456 x 3456 (11.9 MP, 1:1)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW, RAW+JPEG	JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (NRW), RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	11.4	7.1
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	4096x2160 (24p) 3840x2160 (30p/24p) 1920x1080 (60p/60i/50p/50i/30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (30p/25p) 1920x1080 (2p/12p/20p/22p/24p/26p/28p/36p/48p/60p/72p/84p/96p/120p)	3840x2160 (30p/25p) 1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p) 1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p) 1280x720 (60p/50p) 640x480 (120p/100p) 1920x1080 (15p/12.5p)
Movie File Format:	MOV (Audio format LPCM), MP4 (Audio format LPCM / AAC 2ch), AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch)	MP4 (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: AAC stereo)
Composite Video Out:	No	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	n/a	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	n/a	n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	n/a	n/a
Lens:	LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT; 16 elements in 11 groups with 5 aspherical (8 aspherical surfaces), 4 ED, 1 UHR elements	Zoom-Nikkor ED VR; 17 elements in 12 groups including 5 ED elements and 1 super ED element; HB-CP1 Bayonet Lens Hood included
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	24 - 480mm	24 - 3,000mm
Focal Length (actual):	8.8 - 176mm	4.3 - 539mm
Zoom Ratio:	20.00x	125.00x
Aperture Range:	f/2.8 (wide) / f/4.5 (tele) - f/11; 9 blade diaphragm; 2 built-in ND filters (1/4, 1/16, 1/64, Auto)	f/2.8 (wide) / f/8 (tele) - f/8; Electronically-controlled 7-blade iris diaphragm
Integrated ND Filter:	Yes	No
Normal Focus Range:	30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity	30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	3 cm to Infinity 1.2 in to Infinity	1 cm to Infinity 0.4 in to Infinity
Filter Thread:	67.0mm	77.0mm
Thread Type:	On lens	On lens
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes	Yes
Digital Zoom:	Yes	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 4x	Up to 4x; up to 2x Dynamic Fine Zoom
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast Detect with DFD: Face/Eye Detection, Tracking, 49-area, Custom Multi, 1-area (flexible / scalable), Pinpoint; (Full area touch is available)	Contrast Detection: Target Finding AF, Face priority, Spot, Normal, Wide, Subject Tracking
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	EVF / LCD	EVF / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	EVF: 0.39-inch 2.36M-dot XGA OLED, Field of View: Approx. 100%, Magnification: Approx. 2.18x / 0.74x (35mm equiv.), 20mm eyepoint, -4.0 to +4.0 diopter adjustment, eye sensor	1.0cm (0.39-in.), approx. 2359K-dot OLED, 99% coverage; with the diopter adjustment (-3 to +1 m-1); eye sensor
Focus Peaking:	Yes	Yes
EVF Resolution:	2,359,296 dots (786,432 pixels)	2,359,296 dots
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.74x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	2.18x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	3.2
Rear Display Resolution:	1,040,000 dots (346,700 px)	921,600 dots (230,400 px)
Touchscreen:	Yes	No
Articulating Screen:	Yes	Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen:	Yes	Yes
Selfie Screen:	Yes	Yes
Max Playback Zoom:	16.0x
Top Deck Display:	No	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	12800	6400
Minimum ISO (native):	125	100
ISO Settings:	Auto, iISO, 80, 100, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600* (* Extended ISO); Changeable to 1/3 EV step	Auto, ISO 100 - 1600; ISO 3200, 6400 (available when using P, S, A or M)
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set 1/2/3/4, Color Temperature (2-axis adjustable)	Auto1, Auto 2, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Color Temp
Shutter Speed Range:	1/16000 - 60 sec	1/4000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Intelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, Spot	Matrix, Center-weighted, Spot
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Scene: Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's Face, Distinct Scenery, Bright Blue Sky, Romantic Sunset Glow, Vivid Sunset Glow, Glistening Water, Clear Nightscape, Cool Night Sky, Warm Glowing Nightscape, Artistic Nightscape, Glittering Illuminations, Handheld Night Shot, Clear Night Portrait, Soft Image of a Flower, Appetizing Food, Cute Dessert, Freeze Animal Motion, Clear Sports Shot, Monochrome, Panorama; Creative Control: Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Rough Monochrome, Silky Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Toy Pop, Bleach Bypass, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Fantasy, Star Filter, One Point Color, Sunshine (22 filters)	Scene modes: Backlighting, Beach, Close-up, Dusk/Dawn, Easy Panorama, Fireworks Show, Food, Landscape, Multiple Exposure Lighten, Night Landscape, Night Portrait, Party/Indoor, Pet Portrait, Portrait, Smart Portrait, Moon, Bird Watching, Scene Auto Selector, Selective Color, Snow, Soft, Sports, Sunset, Superlapse Movie, Time-lapse Movie; Special Effects
Self Timer:	2, 10, 3 shots in 10 seconds	10 or 3 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):	Yes	Yes
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Auto/Red- eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red- eye Reduction, Slow Sync./Red- eye Reduction, Forced Off; Flash Synchro; 1st / 2nd	Auto, Auto w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off, Flash On, w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off; Slow Syncro
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a	n/a
Flash Range Description:	Auto ISO: 0.3 - 13.2m (Wide), 1.0 - 7.9m (Tele)	Auto ISO: [W]: 0.3 to 12m (1 to 41 ft.); [T=2000mm eq]: 5.0 to 8.0m (17 to 26 ft.)
Max Flash Sync:	1/4000s with mechanical shutter; flash not supported with electronic shutter	1/4000
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe	Hot shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:	No	No
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:	UHS-I
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	RAW, RAW+JPEG	RAW (NRW), RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	MOV (Audio format LPCM), MP4 (Audio format LPCM / AAC 2ch), AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch)	MP4 (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: AAC stereo)
Included Memory:	No memory included	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	Yes	Yes
NFC:	No	No
Bluetooth:	No	Yes
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	Yes	Yes
Headphone Jack:	Yes	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi	USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	No
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Wi-Fi, optional wired	Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, optional wired or wireless
Connections (extended):	Micro-B USB 2.0, Micro-HDMI (Type D) with Viera Link, 2.5mm remote jack, 3.5mm external mic jack, 3.5mm external headphone jack	Micro (Type D) HDMI, Micro-B USB 2.0, Accessory Port, 3.5mm External Mic Jack

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	0.45	1.46
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):	0.68	1.91
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	Yes	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	11.4	7.1
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	100	7
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	10.6	7.1
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):	35	7
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	10.7	7.0
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):	32	7
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.10 seconds	0.14 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):	0.10 seconds	0.17 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.129 seconds	0.104 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	0.45 seconds	0.27 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.039 seconds	0.038 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):
Startup Time:	2.3 seconds	2.0 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.7 seconds	1.0 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	4.7 seconds	3.2 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	350 shots	250 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	270 shots	250 shots
Battery Life, Video:		80 minutes
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary	Proprietary EN-EL20a
Usable Battery Types:	7.2v 1200mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary EN-EL20a Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:	Yes	No
Internal Charging Supported:	No	Yes
Software
Included Software:	None; PHOTOfunSTUDIO and SILKYPIX Developer Studio available for download.
OS Compatibility:
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:		Features Dual Detect Optical VR technology for 5-stops of camera shake compensation that help capture sharp images and reduce blur.