Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 vs Nikon Coolpix B500 Comparison
Let’s compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 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 DMC-FZ300 and Nikon Coolpix B500. Both cameras have 1/2.3 inch sensors but Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 has a 12.1 MP and Nikon Coolpix B500 has a 16.1 MP resolution.
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 | Nikon Coolpix B500 | |
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| Sensor and Camera Features | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Nikon |
| Megapixels | 12.1 | 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 | 4000 x 3000 (12.0 MP, 4:3) | 4608 x 3456 (15.9 MP, 4:3) |
| Body Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Native ISO | Min 100 - Max 6400 | Min 125 - Max 6400 |
| Full ISO Settings | Auto, iISO, 100 - 6400 in 1 or 1/3 EV steps | Auto, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200*, 6400*; *Available when using Auto mode |
| Startup Time | 1.2 seconds | |
| AF System and Shooting | ||
| Auto Focus Type | Contrast Detect: Face/Eye Detection, Tracking, 49-area, 1-area, Pinpoint, Touch AF, Eye Sensor AF | Contrast Detection: Center, Face priority, Manual with 99 focus areas, Subject tracking, Target Finding AF |
| Continuous Shooting Speed / Burst Mode | Auto, iISO, 100 - 6400 in 1 or 1/3 EV steps | Auto, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200*, 6400*; *Available when using Auto mode |
| Shutter Speed Range | 1/16000 - 60 sec | 1/1500 - 4 sec |
| Bulb Mode | Yes | No |
| JPEG Buffer Size | Unlimited | 7 |
| AW Buffer Size | 25 | |
| Screen/viewfinder | ||
| LCD | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| LCD Resolution | 1,036,800 dots (345,600 px) | 921,000 dots (307,200 px) |
| Touchscreen | Yes | No |
| Articulating Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen | Yes | No |
| Selfie Screen | Yes | No |
| Top Deck Display | No | No |
| Focus Peaking | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF / LCD | No / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type | 0.39-inch 1,440K-dot OLED, Field of View: approx. 100%, Mag: 0.7x (35mm-eq.), +/- 4 diopter adjustment, eye sensor | |
| Focus Peaking | Yes | No |
| Video Features | ||
| Video Resolution | 3840x2160 (30p/24p) | 1920x1080 (60i/50i/30p/25p) |
| Video File Format | AVCHD or MP4 with stereo sound | 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 | Yes | No |
| Headphone Jack | No | No |
| Flash and Internal Connections | ||
| Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/4000 | |
| Internal connections | Micro HDMI (Type D) with Viera Link, 2.5mm Wired Remote Jack, 3.5mm Stereo Microphone Jack | 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) | 360 shots | |
| Battery Types | 7.2v 1200mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable | Alkaline, Lithium disposables; NiMH rechargeables |
| Weight | 25.5 oz (724 g) includes batteries | 19.1 oz (541 g) includes batteries |
| Size | 5.2 x 3.6 x 4.6 in. (132 x 92 x 117 mm) | 4.5 x 3.1 x 3.8 in. (114 x 78 x 96 mm) |
| Price | ||
| Price | Buy from Amazon for $397.99 | Buy from Amazon for $256.95 |
| Release Date | 2015-10-15 | 2016-04-15 |