Nikon P500 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II

Lets look much closer at the Nikon P500 and Panasonic FZ1000 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the P500 (12MP) and FZ1000 II (20MP) and the P500 (1/2.3") and FZ1000 II (1") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The P500 was released 9 years prior to the FZ1000 II which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the P500 grades vs the FZ1000 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P500 and Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P500 Gallery and Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P500 provides outside measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") along with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ1000 II has dimensions of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

Look at the Nikon P500 and Panasonic FZ1000 II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the P500 versus the FZ1000 II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P500 and FZ1000 II is 67 and 55 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The picture here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the P500 and FZ1000 II.

All in all, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The P500 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will produce more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged P500 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.