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Nikon B500 vs Panasonic LZ40

Portability
68
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix B500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
35
Overall
41

Nikon B500 vs Panasonic LZ40 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
  • Launched February 2016
Panasonic LZ40
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Succeeded the Panasonic LZ30
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Nikon B500 vs Panasonic LZ40 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Nikon B500 and Panasonic LZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the B500 (16MP) and the LZ40 (20MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The B500 was introduced 2 years later than the LZ40 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the B500 grades against the LZ40 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Panasonic LZ40

 B500 LZ40 
IntroducedFebruary 2016January 2014Fresher by 26 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Nikon B500

 LZ40 B500 

Common features in the Nikon B500 and Panasonic LZ40

 B500 LZ40 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Nikon B500 vs Panasonic LZ40 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon B500 has got exterior dimensions of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ40 has sizing of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the B500 versus the LZ40.

Nikon B500 vs Panasonic LZ40 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the B500 and LZ40 is 68 and 67 respectively.

Nikon B500 vs Panasonic LZ40 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B500 vs Panasonic LZ40 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The photograph here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the B500 and LZ40.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic LZ40 to give greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent B500 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon B500 vs Panasonic LZ40 sensor size comparison

Nikon B500 vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B500 vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B500 Portrait photography features
Panasonic LZ40 Portrait photography features
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon B500 Street photography highlights
Panasonic LZ40 Street photography highlights
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tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than others (541 grams)
45
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (524 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B500 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LZ40 as a Sports photography camera
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incredible zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
great battery (600 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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incredible zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B500 Travel photography information
Panasonic LZ40 Travel photography information
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great battery (600 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
long zoom (900mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (541 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
55
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (22mm)
great zoom (924mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (524 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon B500
Landscape photography with Panasonic LZ40
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reasonably wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery (600 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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really wide (22mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B500 Vlogging details
Panasonic LZ40 Vlogging details
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reasonably wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than others (541 grams)
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really wide (22mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
comes with microphone socket
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
more heavy than competitors in class (524 grams)
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Nikon B500 vs Panasonic LZ40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B500 and Panasonic LZ40
 Nikon Coolpix B500Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix B500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-02-23 2014-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-900mm (39.1x) 22-924mm (42.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.4fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) 10.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 541 gr (1.19 lb) 524 gr (1.16 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7")
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 pictures 320 pictures
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $300 $219