Nikon B500 vs Panasonic ZS70

Here, we will be looking at the Nikon B500 and Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the B500 (16MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The B500 was revealed 14 months earlier than the ZS70 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon B500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the B500 grades vs the ZS70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix B500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon B500 Gallery & Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon B500 provides outer 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) and the Panasonic ZS70 has measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon B500 and Panasonic ZS70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the B500 against the ZS70.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the B500 and ZS70 is 68 and 87 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The image below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the B500 and ZS70.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic ZS70 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged B500 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.