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Nikon P500 vs Panasonic LZ30

Portability
67 Imaging
35 Features
44 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
Portability
66 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
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Nikon P500 vs Panasonic LZ30 Key Specs

Nikon P500
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-810mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 494g - 116 x 84 x 103mm
  • Launched February 2011
  • Successor is Nikon P510
Panasonic LZ30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 552g - 124 x 84 x 92mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Replaced the Panasonic LZ20
  • Replacement is Panasonic LZ40
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Nikon P500 vs Panasonic LZ30 Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the Nikon P500 and Panasonic LZ30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the P500 (12MP) and LZ30 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P500 was launched 23 months before the LZ30 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the P500 grades versus the LZ30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P500 over the Panasonic LZ30

          

          

            
 P500 LZ30 
Manual focus  Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Nikon P500

          

          

            
 LZ30 P500 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2011More recent by 23 months
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Nikon P500 and Panasonic LZ30

          

          

            
 P500 LZ30 
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch display  Lack of Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Nikon P500 vs Panasonic LZ30 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P500 has got outside measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") having a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ30 has dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon P500 and Panasonic LZ30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the P500 and the LZ30.
Nikon P500 vs Panasonic LZ30 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the P500 and LZ30 is 67 and 66 respectively.
Nikon P500 vs Panasonic LZ30 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Nikon P500 vs Panasonic LZ30 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Usually, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The photograph here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the P500 and LZ30.
To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic LZ30 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older P500 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

            Nikon P500 vs Panasonic LZ30 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Nikon P500 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Nikon P500 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Nikon P500 Portrait photography details
Panasonic LZ30 Portrait photography details
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 has manual focus
 comes with face detect focus
 no external flash support
 MP count low (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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 megapixel count good (16MP)
 manual focus not available
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Nikon P500 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic LZ30 as a Street photography camera
50
 has a tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 more heavy than competitors in class (494 grams)
43
 image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 heavier than average (552 grams)
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Sports Comparison
 Nikon P500 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic LZ30 as a Sports photography camera
36
 long zoom range (23-810mm  35.2 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with tracking focus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
47
 great zoom range (25-875mm  35.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 offers tracking focus
 better than average battery life (380 per charge)
 max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Nikon P500 Travel photography information
Panasonic LZ30 Travel photography information
47
 has built in flash
 quite wide (23mm)
 long zoom (810mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
 more heavy than competitors in class (494 grams)
 MP count low (12MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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 better than average battery life (380 shots)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 very long reach (875mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 heavier than average (552g)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Nikon P500
Landscape photography with Panasonic LZ30
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 has manual focus
 quite wide (23mm)
 good sized screen (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 not so great battery pack (220 shots)
 does not have Timelapse recording
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 quite wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 better than average battery life (380 shots)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon P500 Vlogging information
Panasonic LZ30 Vlogging information
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 quite wide (23mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have microphone jack
 more heavy than competitors in class (494g)
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 quite wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of mic socket
 heavier than average (552g)
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Nikon P500 vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P500 and Panasonic LZ30
 Nikon Coolpix P500Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix P500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-02-09 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-810mm (35.2x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.7 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 8.00 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 494 grams (1.09 lbs) 552 grams (1.22 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photographs 380 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID EN-EL5 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 0r 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $399 $230