Nikon B500 vs Panasonic LZ20
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Nikon B500 vs Panasonic LZ20 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Nikon B500 vs Panasonic LZ20 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix B500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon B500 Gallery and Panasonic LZ20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Panasonic LZ20
B500 | LZ20 | |||
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Revealed | February 2016 | July 2012 | More modern by 44 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Nikon B500
LZ20 | B500 |
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Common features in the Nikon B500 and Panasonic LZ20
B500 | LZ20 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 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.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the B500 and LZ20 is 68 and 71 respectively.
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.
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Nikon B500 vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix B500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 | |
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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 |