Nikon D5000 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D5000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
      BrandNikonPanasonic
      ModelD5000Lumix DMC-FZ2500
      Predecessor ModelNikon D60
      Successor ModelNikon D5100
      MSRP$1199
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRBridge
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D5000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.6 x 15.8 mm13.2 x 8.8 mm
      Total Pixels12.9 Megapixel20.9 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.3 Megapixel20.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 3,200125 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range200 - 6,40080 - 25,600
      Photo Nikon D5000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
      ProcessorEXPEEDVenus Engine
      Max Image Resolution4288 x 28485472 x 3648
      Other Resolutions3216 x 2136, 2144 x 14243:2 (3888 x 2592, 2736 x 1824), 16:9 (5472 x 3080, 3840 x 2160, 1920 x 1080), 4:3 (4864 x 3648, 3456 x 2592, 2432 x 1824), 1:1 (3648 x 3648, 2592 x 2592, 1824 x 1824)
      Image Aspect Ratios3:21:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicFine, standard
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto,12 manual modes with fine-tuning, preset manual white balance, white balance bracketing (3 frames)Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Nikon D5000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points1149
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Screen Mark V with Superimposed Focus Brackets
      Optics Nikon D5000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
      Lens MountNikon F
      Crop Factor1.5x
      Focal Length8.8 - 176 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 480 mm
      Optical Zoom20x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - 4.5
      Min Normal Focus Distance30 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance3 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D5000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size2.7"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D5000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage95%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.78x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.52x0.74x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot
      Diopter Adjustment-2 to +1-4 to +4
      Shutter Nikon D5000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting4.0 fps12.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up for image sensor cleaning
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 12 fps at 20 MP
      Flash Nikon D5000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      Rear curtain      		Auto
      Auto/Red-eye Reduction
      Forced On
      Forced On/Red-eye Reduction
      Slow Sync
      Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction
      Forced Off
      Flash Range17.00 m at ISO 10013.20 m at Auto ISO
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Systemi-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeShoe Mount
      Exposure Nikon D5000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesManual, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority, Program, Auto, Advanced Scene ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) ±3 (3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Lock
      DXO Nikon D5000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
      DxO Low Light ISO868538
      DxO Color Depth22.723.0
      DxO Dynamic Range12.512.6
      DxO Overall Score7270
      Video Nikon D5000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
      Internal Recording ModesVideo with Mono Audio, NTSC & PAL OutputAVCHD/MOV/MP4
      DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) at 24.00 fps
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080p at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      1280 x 720 at 25/29.97 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMotion JPEGMPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      IP Streaming
      Terminals Nikon D5000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRRS Headphone/Mic Input
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D5000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via Eye-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Mobile App Compatible
      Remote Control Optional ML-L3
      Environmental Nikon D5000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%10 to 80%
      Physical Nikon D5000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
      Dimensions127 x 104 x 80 mm (5 x 4.09 x 3.15")138 x 102 x 135 mm (5.43 x 4.02 x 5.31")
      Weight (inc. batteries)590 g (1.30 lb / 20.81 oz)915 g (2.02 lb / 32.28 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.2 x 6.6 x 6.05"
      Package Weight3.295 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D5000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
      Battery PackEN-EL9aDMW-BLC12
      Battery Life510 shots350 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Nikon D5000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10 or 20 secYes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
      Orientation Sensor
      Accessory Mount1x Hot Shoe
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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