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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
40 Features
34 Overall
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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
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 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
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 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
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 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)
Photography Glossary
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
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 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
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 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)
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 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