Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70 vs Nikon Coolpix B500 Comparison
Let’s compare the Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70 vs Nikon Coolpix B500.
Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. In this side-by-side review, we will be comparing Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70 and Nikon Coolpix B500. Both cameras have 1/2.3 inch sensors but Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70 has a 20.3 MP and Nikon Coolpix B500 has a 16.1 MP resolution.
| Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70 | Nikon Coolpix B500 | |
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| Sensor and Camera Features | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Nikon |
| Megapixels | 20.3 | 16.1 |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Format | 1/2.3 inch | 1/2.3 inch |
| SLR Type | Point & Shoot | Point & Shoot |
| Crop Factor | n/a | n/a |
| AA Filter | None | None |
| Image Resolution | 5184 x 3888 (20.2 MP, 4:3) | 4608 x 3456 (15.9 MP, 4:3) |
| Body Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Native ISO | Min 80 - Max 3200 | Min 125 - Max 6400 |
| Full ISO Settings | Auto, iISO, 80 - 3200, Extendable to ISO 6400 | Auto, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200*, 6400*; *Available when using Auto mode |
| Startup Time | ||
| AF System and Shooting | ||
| Auto Focus Type | Contrast Detect with DFD: Face / AF Tracking / 49-area / 1-area; Eye Sensor AF, Touch AF/AE Function, Touch Shutter, Touch Pad AF, MF Assist, Touch MF Assist, AF+MF, Focus Peaking, One Shot AF (Set the Fn button in custom menu to AF-ON), Low Light AF | Contrast Detection: Center, Face priority, Manual with 99 focus areas, Subject tracking, Target Finding AF |
| Continuous Shooting Speed / Burst Mode | Auto, iISO, 80 - 3200, Extendable to ISO 6400 | Auto, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200*, 6400*; *Available when using Auto mode |
| Shutter Speed Range | 1/16000 - 30 sec | 1/1500 - 4 sec |
| Bulb Mode | No | No |
| JPEG Buffer Size | 7 | |
| AW Buffer Size | ||
| Screen/viewfinder | ||
| LCD | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| LCD Resolution | 1,040,000 dots | 921,000 dots (307,200 px) |
| Touchscreen | Yes | No |
| Articulating Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen | No | No |
| Selfie Screen | Yes | No |
| Top Deck Display | No | No |
| Focus Peaking | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF / LCD | No / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type | EVF: 0.2-inch, 1166K dots equiv. LCD; 100% Coverage, Magnification: Approx. 2.59x / 0.46x (35 mm camera equivalent) | |
| Focus Peaking | Yes | No |
| Video Features | ||
| Video Resolution | 3840x2160 (30p) | 1920x1080 (60i/50i/30p/25p) |
| Video File Format | AVCHD or MP4 with stereo audio | MP4 (Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC stereo) |
| Memory Card Type | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| Dual Card Slot | No | No |
| SD UHS Support | ||
| Microphone Jack | No | No |
| Headphone Jack | No | No |
| Flash and Internal Connections | ||
| Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/2000 | |
| Internal connections | Micro (Type-D) HDMI; Micro-B USB 2.0 | Micro (Type-D) HDMI |
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| Built-In GPS | No | No |
| USB Type | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi | USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
| Physical | ||
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 250 shots | |
| Battery Types | 7.2V, 1025mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable | Alkaline, Lithium disposables; NiMH rechargeables |
| Weight | 11.4 oz (322 g) includes batteries | 19.1 oz (541 g) includes batteries |
| Size | 4.4 x 2.6 x 1.6 in. (112 x 67 x 41 mm) | 4.5 x 3.1 x 3.8 in. (114 x 78 x 96 mm) |
| Price | ||
| Price | Buy starting from $328.66 |
Buy starting from $256.95 |
| Release Date | 2017-05-30 | 2016-04-15 |