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

Attribute
Nikon V3 ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 ×
General
ModelNikon V3Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
BrandNikonPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberV3FZ2500
Alternate model number(s)-
  • fz2000
  • fzh1
Camera formatCompact System CameraEVF
Release year (year)20142016
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)111138
Width (mm)33135
Height (mm)65102
Weight (g)404966
Waterproof--
PredecessorNikon V2Panasonic FZ1000
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)18.420.1
Sensor format1 inch1 inch
1↑Sensor area (mm²)116.16116.16
Sensor width (mm)13.213.2
Sensor height (mm)8.88.8
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.522.41
Focal Length Multiplier (x)2.72.7
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterNoneFixed
Self-cleaning+-
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect+-
Dxo sensor score52-
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
  • 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)
  • 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)
Image file format
  • compressed 12-bit nef raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpg
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)6011.4
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 416x144
  • 768x288
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 4096x2160
Movie max framerate (fps)1,200120
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with PCM audioMOV (Audio format LPCM), MP4 (Audio format LPCM / AAC 2ch), AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch)
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountNikon 1-
Lens1 Nikkor 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 VR PD-ZoomLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT; 16 elements in 11 groups with 5 aspherical (8 aspherical surfaces), 4 ED, 1 UHR elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 81.0024.00 - 480.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)10.00 - 30.008.00 - 176.00
Zoom ratio (x)320
Aperture range (f)0.06 - 0.290.09 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter-+
Min focus range (cm)2030
Filter thread (mm)-67
Thread type-On lens
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom-+
Digital zoom values (x)-
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeHybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF): Single-point AF: 171 focus areasContrast Detect with DFD: Face/Eye Detection, Tracking, 49-area, Custom Multi, 1-area (flexible / scalable), Pinpoint
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeIncluded, detachable DF-N1000 EVF: 0.48-inch, 2359k-dot color TFT LCD, 100% coverage, eye sensor, 16mm eyepoint (-1.0 m-1EVF: 0.39-inch 2.36M-dot XGA OLED, Field of View: Approx. 100%, Magnification: Approx. 2.18x / 0.74x (35mm equiv.), 20mm eyepoint
Focus peaking-+
Evf resolution (dots)2,359,0002,359,296
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)1,036,8001,040,000
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)160125
Iso settingsAuto, 160, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800Auto, iISO, 80*, 100*, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600* (* Extended ISO); Changeable to 1/3 EV step
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • direct sunlight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset manual (custom); all except preset manual with fine tuning
  • shade
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature (2-axis adjustable)
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1/2/3/4
Shutter speed range (s)1/16000 - 301/16000 - 60
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMatrix, Center-weighted (4.5mm), Spot (2mm)Intelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesScene modes (Portrait, Night Landscape, Landscape, Night Portrait, Close-up, Auto); Creative mode (includes creative pallet, HDRScene: Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's Face, Distinct Scenery
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)++
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • fill flash
  • fill flash + slow sync
  • rear curtain + slow sync
  • rear-curtain sync
  • red-eye reduction
  • red-eye reduction + slow sync
  • 1st / 2nd
  • auto
  • auto/red- eye reduction
  • flash synchro
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • forced on/red- eye reduction
  • slow sync./red- eye reduction
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)5-
Flash range descriptionRange is lens aperture dependentAuto ISO: 0.3 - 13.2m (Wide), 1.0 - 7.9m (Tele)
Max flash sync (s)1/601/4000
Flash exposure compensation-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionNikon 1 Accessory ShoeHot Shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • microsd
  • microsdhc
  • microsdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IUHS-I
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • compressed 12-bit nef raw
  • raw+jpg
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
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 ml-l3 ir remote
  • optional wired
  • wi-fi
Connections (extended)
  • micro (type d) hdmi
  • stereo mini-pin jack (3.5mm)
  • 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
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.30.45
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)0.30.68
Camera penalizes early shutter press-+
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)6011.4
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)40100
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)6010.6
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)4035
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)58.710.7
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)4032
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.070.1
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.1
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.050.13
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.340.45
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.050.04
Shutter lag (notes)Full AF shutter lag, wide-area AF mode = 0.120s-
Startup time (s)22.3
Play -> record time (s)0.60.7
Flash cycle time, full power (s)1.94.7
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)310350
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)-270
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL20aProprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 7.2v 1200mah lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL20a Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom
  • none; photofunstudio and silkypix developer studio available for download.
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresNew 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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