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Nikon B500 vs Panasonic FZ200

Portability
68
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix B500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
47

Nikon B500 vs Panasonic FZ200 Key Specs

Nikon B500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-900mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 541g - 114 x 78 x 95mm
  • Announced February 2016
Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Superseded the Panasonic FZ100
  • Successor is Panasonic FZ300
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Nikon B500 vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Nikon B500 vs Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the B500 (16MP) and FZ200 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The B500 was brought out 3 years after the FZ200 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the B500 matches up vs the FZ200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Panasonic FZ200

 B500 FZ200 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016July 2012Newer by 44 months
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Nikon B500

 FZ200 B500 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon B500 and Panasonic FZ200

 B500 FZ200 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Nikon B500 vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon B500 has outside dimensions of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ200 has measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

See the Nikon B500 vs Panasonic FZ200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the B500 versus the FZ200.

Nikon B500 vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the B500 and FZ200 is 68 and 65 respectively.

Nikon B500 vs Panasonic FZ200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B500 vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the B500 and FZ200.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon B500 to offer extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The more modern B500 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon B500 vs Panasonic FZ200 sensor size comparison

Nikon B500 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B500 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B500 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FZ200 Portrait photography factors
37
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
48
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/4,000 seconds)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon B500 Street photography factors
Panasonic FZ200 Street photography factors
52
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (541 grams)
57
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (588g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B500 Sports photography information
Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography information
51
great zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
good battery pack (600 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
46
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
good battery life (540 per charge)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon B500
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ200
59
good battery pack (600 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
long zoom (900mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (541 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
55
good battery life (540 per charge)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (588g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B500 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography information
45
relatively wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
good battery pack (600 per charge)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
48
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (540 CIPA)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B500 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging factors
27
relatively wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have mic port
heavier than competition in class (541 grams)
63
decently wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone jack
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition (588g)
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Nikon B500 vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B500 and Panasonic FZ200
 Nikon Coolpix B500Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix B500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2016-02-23 2012-07-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-900mm (39.1x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.4fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) 13.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/4000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 541g (1.19 pounds) 588g (1.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 37
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 114
Other
Battery life 600 images 540 images
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $300 $499