Nikon B500 vs Panasonic ZS10

On this page, we will be looking at the Nikon B500 and Panasonic ZS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the B500 (16MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The B500 was manufactured 5 years later than the ZS10 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon B500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the B500 scores vs the ZS10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix B500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon B500 Gallery and Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon B500 has exterior dimensions of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS10 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the B500 against the ZS10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the B500 and ZS10 is 68 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The visual here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the B500 and ZS10.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon B500 to provide extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern B500 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.