Nikon B500 vs Panasonic ZS45

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon B500 and Panasonic ZS45, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the B500 (16MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The B500 was introduced 14 months later than the ZS45 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Nikon B500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the B500 grades versus the ZS45 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix B500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon B500 Gallery & Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon B500 offers exterior dimensions of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS45 has proportions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the B500 against the ZS45.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the B500 and ZS45 is 68 and 91 respectively.

Often, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the B500 and ZS45.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of files but you might want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The fresher B500 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.