Nikon B500 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II

Below is a extended assessment of the Nikon B500 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the B500 (16MP) and the FZ1000 II (20MP) is fairly comparable but the B500 (1/2.3") and FZ1000 II (1") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The B500 was released 4 years earlier than the FZ1000 II and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the B500 scores vs the FZ1000 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix B500 and Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II. The complete galleries are available at Nikon B500 Gallery and Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon B500 comes with exterior dimensions of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ1000 II has proportions of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon B500 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the B500 versus the FZ1000 II.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the B500 and FZ1000 II is 68 and 55 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the B500 and FZ1000 II.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The B500 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will show more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The older B500 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.