Nikon B500 vs Panasonic FZ300

On this page, we will be looking at the Nikon B500 and Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the B500 (16MP) and FZ300 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The B500 was revealed 8 months after the FZ300 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the B500 grades vs the FZ300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix B500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The full galleries are available at Nikon B500 Gallery & Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon B500 comes with exterior measurements of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ300 has proportions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon B500 and Panasonic FZ300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the B500 vs the FZ300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the B500 and FZ300 is 68 and 59 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The picture below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the B500 and FZ300.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon B500 to give you extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger B500 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.