Nikon P500 vs Panasonic FZ150

Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon P500 versus Panasonic FZ150, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the P500 (12MP) and the FZ150 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P500 was launched 14 months prior to the FZ150 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the P500 grades vs the FZ150 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P500 Gallery & Panasonic FZ150 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P500 has got outer dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ150 has dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the P500 versus the FZ150.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the P500 and FZ150 is 67 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the P500 and FZ150.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of images though you may want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The older P500 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.