Nikon P500 vs Panasonic FZ200

The following is a extensive comparison of the Nikon P500 vs Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the P500 (12MP) and the FZ200 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P500 was unveiled 17 months earlier than the FZ200 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the P500 scores versus the FZ200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The full galleries are available at Nikon P500 Gallery and Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon P500 features exterior dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ200 has sizing of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") having a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the P500 compared to the FZ200.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P500 and FZ200 is 67 and 65 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The picture here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P500 and FZ200.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures although you need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged P500 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.