Nikon P500 vs Panasonic LX7
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Nikon P500 vs Panasonic LX7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-810mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
- 494g - 116 x 84 x 103mm
- Introduced February 2011
- Replacement is Nikon P510
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
- 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
- Launched October 2012
- Succeeded the Panasonic LX5
- Later Model is Panasonic LX10
Nikon P500 vs Panasonic LX7 Overview
Following is a extended analysis of the Nikon P500 versus Panasonic LX7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the P500 (12MP) and the LX7 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the P500 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe P500 was introduced 20 months prior to the LX7 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic LX7 being a Compact camera.
Before going through a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the P500 scores versus the LX7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon P500 vs Panasonic LX7 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon P500 Gallery and Panasonic LX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P500 over the Panasonic LX7
P500 | LX7 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 920k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Nikon P500
LX7 | P500 | |||
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Launched | October 2012 | February 2011 | More modern by 20 months |
Common features in the Nikon P500 and Panasonic LX7
P500 | LX7 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Nikon P500 vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon P500 comes with exterior dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") and a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Panasonic LX7 has measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).
Examine the Nikon P500 versus Panasonic LX7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the P500 compared to the LX7.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the P500 and LX7 is 67 and 86 respectively.
Nikon P500 vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the P500 and LX7.
As you have seen, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The P500 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Nikon P500 will show extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged P500 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon P500 vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-02-09 | 2012-10-15 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed C2 | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 160 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 23-810mm (35.2x) | 24-90mm (3.8x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-5.7 | f/1.4-2.3 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 8.00 m | 8.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 494 gr (1.09 pounds) | 298 gr (0.66 pounds) |
Dimensions | 116 x 84 x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") | 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 50 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 147 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 pictures | 330 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $399 | $400 |