Nikon B500 vs Panasonic ZS50
68 Imaging
41 Features
50 Overall
44
90 Imaging
37 Features
57 Overall
45
Nikon B500 vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- 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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
- Launched January 2015
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ70
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS45
- Newer Model is Panasonic ZS60
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month Nikon B500 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Nikon B500 vs Panasonic ZS50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the B500 (16MP) and ZS50 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe B500 was released 14 months after the ZS50 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon B500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the B500 scores against the ZS50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video Nikon B500 vs Panasonic ZS50 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix B500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The complete galleries are available at Nikon B500 Gallery & Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Panasonic ZS50
| B500 | ZS50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2016 |  | January 2015 | Newer by 14 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Nikon B500
| ZS50 | B500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 921k | Crisper screen (+119k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon B500 and Panasonic ZS50
| B500 | ZS50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Nikon B500 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon B500 enjoys external measurements of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS50 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).
See the Nikon B500 vs Panasonic ZS50 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the B500 vs the ZS50.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the B500 and ZS50 is 68 and 90 respectively.
Nikon B500 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the B500 and ZS50.
As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon B500 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern B500 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
Nikon B500 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesStreet Comparison
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesSports Comparison
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingTravel Comparison
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsLandscape Comparison
Photography GlossaryVlogging Comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms
Nikon B500 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix B500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix B500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 |
| Also called | - | Lumix DMC-TZ70 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2016-02-23 | 2015-01-06 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| 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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 23-900mm (39.1x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.0-6.5 | f/3.3-6.4 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 921 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,166 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 1 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 7.4fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) | 6.40 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 541 gr (1.19 pounds) | 243 gr (0.54 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") | 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 44 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.0 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.2 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 138 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 600 pictures | 300 pictures |
| Battery type | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $300 | $350 |
