Nikon B500 vs Panasonic ZS70
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Nikon B500 vs Panasonic ZS70 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
- Announced February 2016
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- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
- Introduced April 2017
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
- Previous Model is Panasonic ZS60
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS80
Nikon B500 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Nikon B500 vs Panasonic ZS70 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Panasonic ZS70
B500 | ZS70 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Nikon B500
ZS70 | B500 | |||
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Introduced | April 2017 | February 2016 | Newer by 14 months | |
Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen resolution | 1040k | 921k | Sharper screen (+119k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon B500 and Panasonic ZS70
B500 | ZS70 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurement |
Nikon B500 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison
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.
Nikon B500 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison
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.
Nikon B500 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon B500 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix B500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix B500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-TZ90 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2016-02-23 | 2017-04-19 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 23-900mm (39.1x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-6.5 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 921k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,166k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.4 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | - | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 541 gr (1.19 pounds) | 322 gr (0.71 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") | 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") |
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 photographs | 380 photographs |
Type of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $300 | $450 |