Nikon B500 vs Panasonic LZ40
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Nikon B500 vs Panasonic LZ40 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Nikon B500 vs Panasonic LZ40 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix B500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon B500 Gallery & Panasonic LZ40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Panasonic LZ40
B500 | LZ40 | |||
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Introduced | February 2016 | January 2014 | Fresher by 26 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Nikon B500
LZ40 | B500 |
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Common features in the Nikon B500 and Panasonic LZ40
B500 | LZ40 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 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).
Contrast the Nikon B500 and Panasonic LZ40 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the B500 and LZ40 is 68 and 67 respectively.
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.
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Nikon B500 vs Panasonic LZ40 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix B500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 | |
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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 |