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Comparison of Nikon V3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 ×
Nikon V3 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500Nikon V3
BrandPanasonicNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberFZ2500V3
Alternate model number(s)
  • fz2000
  • fzh1
-
Camera formatEVFCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20162014
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)138111
Width (mm)13533
Height (mm)10265
Weight (g)966404
Waterproof--
PredecessorPanasonic FZ1000Nikon V2
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)20.118.4
Sensor format1 inch1 inch
Sensor area (mm²)116.16116.16
Sensor width (mm)13.213.2
Sensor height (mm)8.88.8
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.412.52
Focal Length Multiplier (x)2.72.7
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedNone
Self-cleaning-+
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect-+
Dxo sensor score-52
Dxo color depth score (bit)-20.8
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)-10.7
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)-384
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1824 x 1824(3.3 mp 1:1)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2432 x 1824(4.4 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 2592(6.7 mp 1:1)
  • 2736 x 1824(5.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3456 x 2592(9.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 3648(13.3 mp 1:1)
  • 3840 x 2160(8.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3888 x 2592(10.1 mp 3:2)
  • 4864 x 3648(17.7 mp 4:3)
  • 5472 x 3080(16.9 mp 16:9)
  • 5472 x 3648(20.0 mp 3:2)
  • 1536 x 4800(7.4 mp other)
  • 1536 x 9600(14.7 mp other)
  • 2608 x 1744(4.5 mp 3:2)
  • 3920 x 2616(10.3 mp 3:2)
  • 4800 x 920(4.4 mp other)
  • 5232 x 3488(18.2 mp 3:2)
  • 9600 x 920(8.8 mp other)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
  • compressed 12-bit nef raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpg
Continuous-mode (fps)11.460
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 4096x2160
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 416x144
  • 768x288
Movie max framerate (fps)1201,200
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Audio format LPCM), MP4 (Audio format LPCM / AAC 2ch), AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch)MOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with PCM audio
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mount-Nikon 1
LensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT; 16 elements in 11 groups with 5 aspherical (8 aspherical surfaces), 4 ED, 1 UHR elements1 Nikkor 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 VR PD-Zoom
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 480.0027.00 - 81.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)8.00 - 176.0010.00 - 30.00
Zoom ratio (x)203
Aperture range (f)0.09 - 0.360.06 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter+-
Min focus range (cm)3020
Filter thread (mm)67-
Thread typeOn lens-
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom+-
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
-
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect with DFD: Face/Eye Detection, Tracking, 49-area, Custom Multi, 1-area (flexible / scalable), PinpointHybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF): Single-point AF: 171 focus areas
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF: 0.39-inch 2.36M-dot XGA OLED, Field of View: Approx. 100%, Magnification: Approx. 2.18x / 0.74x (35mm equiv.), 20mm eyepointIncluded, detachable DF-N1000 EVF: 0.48-inch, 2359k-dot color TFT LCD, 100% coverage, eye sensor, 16mm eyepoint (-1.0 m-1
Focus peaking+-
Evf resolution (dots)2,359,2962,359,000
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.74-
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)2.18-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)1,040,0001,036,800
Touchscreen++
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen+-
Selfie screen+-
Max playback zoom (x)16-
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,80012,800
Minimum iso (native)125160
Iso settingsAuto, iISO, 80*, 100*, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600* (* Extended ISO); Changeable to 1/3 EV stepAuto, 160, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature (2-axis adjustable)
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1/2/3/4
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • direct sunlight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset manual (custom); all except preset manual with fine tuning
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/16000 - 601/16000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, SpotMatrix, Center-weighted (4.5mm), Spot (2mm)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesScene: Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's Face, Distinct SceneryScene modes (Portrait, Night Landscape, Landscape, Night Portrait, Close-up, Auto); Creative mode (includes creative pallet, HDR
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)++
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • 1st / 2nd
  • auto
  • auto/red- eye reduction
  • flash synchro
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • forced on/red- eye reduction
  • slow sync./red- eye reduction
  • fill flash
  • fill flash + slow sync
  • rear curtain + slow sync
  • rear-curtain sync
  • red-eye reduction
  • red-eye reduction + slow sync
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)-5
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 0.3 - 13.2m (Wide), 1.0 - 7.9m (Tele)Range is lens aperture dependent
Max flash sync (s)1/40001/60
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot ShoeNikon 1 Accessory Shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • microsd
  • microsdhc
  • microsdx
Uhs supportUHS-IUHS-I
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
  • compressed 12-bit nef raw
  • raw+jpg
Included memory (MB)-0
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack++
Headphone jack+-
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional wired
  • wi-fi
  • optional ml-l3 ir remote
Connections (extended)
  • 2.5mm remote jack
  • 3.5mm external headphone jack
  • 3.5mm external mic jack
  • micro-b usb 2.0
  • micro-hdmi (type d) with viera link
  • micro (type d) hdmi
  • stereo mini-pin jack (3.5mm)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.450.3
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)-0.3
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)-70
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.680.3
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)11.460
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)10040
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)10.660
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)3540
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)10.758.7
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)3240
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.10.07
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.1-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.130.05
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.450.34
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.040.05
Shutter lag (notes)-Full AF shutter lag, wide-area AF mode = 0.120s
Startup time (s)2.32
Play -> record time (s)0.70.6
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4.71.9
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)350310
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)270-
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary EN-EL20a
Usable battery types
  • 7.2v 1200mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary EN-EL20a Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • none; photofunstudio and silkypix developer studio available for download.
  • nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-New 18.4MP CX-format CMOS sensor, EXPEED 4A image processor, 20fps full-res burst mode with AF (up to 60fps with AF locked)



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