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Nikon B500 vs Panasonic LZ20

Portability
68
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix B500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
Portability
71
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Nikon B500 vs Panasonic LZ20 Key Specs

Nikon B500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-900mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 541g - 114 x 78 x 95mm
  • Revealed February 2016
Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Replacement is Panasonic LZ30
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Nikon B500 vs Panasonic LZ20 Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Nikon B500 vs Panasonic LZ20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the B500 (16MP) and the LZ20 (16MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The B500 was released 3 years after the LZ20 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the B500 scores versus the LZ20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Panasonic LZ20

 B500 LZ20 
RevealedFebruary 2016July 2012More modern by 44 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Nikon B500

 LZ20 B500 

Common features in the Nikon B500 and Panasonic LZ20

 B500 LZ20 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Nikon B500 vs Panasonic LZ20 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon B500 offers exterior dimensions of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ20 has proportions of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon B500 vs Panasonic LZ20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the B500 against the LZ20.

Nikon B500 vs Panasonic LZ20 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the B500 and LZ20 is 68 and 71 respectively.

Nikon B500 vs Panasonic LZ20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B500 vs Panasonic LZ20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the B500 and LZ20.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos though you need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent B500 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon B500 vs Panasonic LZ20 sensor size comparison

Nikon B500 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B500 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B500 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic LZ20 Portrait photography advice
37
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
36
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon B500
Street photography with Panasonic LZ20
52
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than average (541g)
45
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B500 Sports photography advice
Panasonic LZ20 Sports photography advice
51
incredible zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (600 shots)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
47
excellent zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery (380 per charge)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon B500
Travel photography with Panasonic LZ20
59
better than average battery power (600 CIPA)
has bluetooth
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (23mm)
long zoom (900mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (541g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
58
good battery (380 CIPA)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (525mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (499g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B500 Landscape photography information
Panasonic LZ20 Landscape photography information
45
decently wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery power (600 CIPA)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
45
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good battery (380 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B500 Vlogging advice
Panasonic LZ20 Vlogging advice
27
decently wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than average (541 grams)
25
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (499g)
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Nikon B500 vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B500 and Panasonic LZ20
 Nikon Coolpix B500Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix B500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2016-02-23 2012-07-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-900mm (39.1x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.4 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) 6.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 541 grams (1.19 lbs) 499 grams (1.10 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 600 photos 380 photos
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $300 $250