Nikon L100 vs Nikon P500

Here is a extensive review of the Nikon L100 and Nikon P500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are created by Nikon. The resolution of the L100 (10MP) and the P500 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L100 was launched 24 months prior to the P500 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon L100 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the L100 matches up versus the P500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L100 and Nikon Coolpix P500. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon L100 Gallery and Nikon P500 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L100 comes with external measurements of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Nikon P500 has dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") having a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L100 and Nikon P500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the L100 and the P500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L100 and P500 is 79 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The photograph below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the L100 and P500.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon P500 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older L100 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.