Nikon P500
Superzoom Camera
 vs Panasonic LZ30
Superzoom Camera

What’s good about the Nikon COOLPIX P500

Best price $546
  • Weighs a little bit less than the LZ30 17.5 oz vs 19.7 oz
  • Higher resolution rear screen 921k dots vs 460k dots
  • Better video capture 1080p 30fps vs 720p 30fps
  • Faster continuous shooting speed 8 shots per sec vs 3 shots per sec
  • Has an HDMI port for photo playback LZ30 does not have HDMI
Find out more about the Nikon COOLPIX P500

What’s good about the Panasonic Lumix DMC LZ30

Best price
$160
  • 73% more battery life 380 shots vs 220 shots
  • Significantly cheaper street price $160 vs $546
  • Higher sensor resolution 16.1 MP vs 12.1 MP
  • Has longer exposure available 15 seconds vs 2 seconds
  • Better light sensitivity by 1 f-stop 6,400 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
  • Newer camera June 2013 vs March 2011
  • Has HDR on-board P500 does not have HDR
Find out more about the Panasonic Lumix DMC LZ30

What the Nikon P500 and Panasonic LZ30 have in common

  • Similar Body sizes 62 in³ vs 58 in³
  • Similar image sensor size 28 in²
  • Similar optical zoom range 36.0× vs 35.0×
  • Same viewscreen size 3.0″
  • panorama mode

What’s missing from both the Nikon P500 and the Panasonic LZ30

  • No 3D capture
  • No GPS tagging
  • No waterproof housing
  • No external microphone jack
  • No RAW capture
  • No hot shoe
  • No Wi-Fi
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