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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix B500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 ×
Nikon Coolpix B500 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX7Nikon Coolpix B500
BrandPanasonicNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberLX7B500
Camera formatCompactMid-Sized
Release year (year)20122016
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)111114
Width (mm)4696
Height (mm)6778
Weight (g)297541
Waterproof--
PredecessorPanasonic LX5Nikon L840
SuccessorPanasonic LX1Nikon B600
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)10.116.1
Sensor format1/1.7 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)43.3228.07
Sensor width (mm)7.66.17
Sensor height (mm)5.74.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.921.34
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBG-
Anti aliasing filter-None
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score50-
Dxo color depth score (bit)20.7-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)11.7-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)147-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1536 x 1536(2.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 1920 x 1920(3.7 mp 1:1)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2112 x 1408(3.0 mp 3:2)
  • 2208 x 1248(2.8 mp other)
  • 2304 x 2304(5.3 mp 1:1)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2656 x 1768(4.7 mp 3:2)
  • 2736 x 2736(7.5 mp 1:1)
  • 2784 x 1568(4.4 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3168 x 2112(6.7 mp 3:2)
  • 3328 x 1872(6.2 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3776 x 2520(9.5 mp 3:2)
  • 3968 x 2232(8.9 mp 16:9)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 640 x 360(0.2 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 424(0.3 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3456 x 3456(11.9 mp 1:1)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • mpo
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)11.17.4
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)120120
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD or MP4, with stereo soundMP4 (Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC stereo)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO-SUMMILUXZoom-Nikkor ED VR; 12 elements in 9 groups including 3 ED elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 90.0023.00 - 900.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)7.004.00 - 160.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.840
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.710.08 - 0.33
Integrated nd filter+-
Min focus range (cm)5030
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / Multi (23pt) / 1pt (flexible / scalable)Contrast Detection: Center, Face priority, Manual with 99 focus areas, Subject tracking, Target Finding AF
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDNo / LCD
Viewfinder typeOptional EVF in hot shoe (DMW-LVF2)Optional OVF in hot shoe (DMW-VF1)-
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)920,000921,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen-+
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)6,4006,400
Minimum iso (native)80125
Iso settingsAuto, iISO, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800* (* by pixel mixed readout), 1/3 EV stepsAuto, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200*, 6400*; *Available when using Auto mode
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature (2-axis adjustable)
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1
  • white set 2
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset manual
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 2501/1500 - 1
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, SpotMatrix, Center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2x), Spot (digital zoom 2X or more)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modesScene: Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Panorama shot, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Handheld Night Shot, HDR, Food, Baby1Smart Portrait, Backlighting, Beach, Bird-watching, Close-up, Dusk/Dawn, Easy Panorama, Fireworks Show, Food, Landscape, Moon
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • 1st/2nd slow sync
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • flash synchro
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • flash off
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow syncro
  • w/ red-eye reduction
Flash range description0.8 - 8.5m (Wide/ISO Auto), 0.3 - 5.2m (Tele/ISO Auto)Auto ISO: [W]: 0.5 to 6.9m [T]: 1.5 to 3.5m
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
External flash connectionHot Shoe-
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportNo UHS support-
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support+-
Uncompressed format
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
-
Included memory (MB)7020
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi-+
NFC-+
Bluetooth-+
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • bluetooth
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control-+
Remote control type-
  • via wi-fi
Connections (extended)
  • mini hdmi (type c) with viera link
  • micro (type-d) hdmi
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.77-
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.75-
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)16-
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.79-
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)11.17.4
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)127
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)11.1-
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)12-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)11.1-
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)12-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.24-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.26-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.45-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.01-
Shutter lag (notes)Full AF shutter lag, 23-area: 0.228sFull AF shutter lag, Quick mode: 0.246s-
Startup time (s)3.7-
Play -> record time (s)0.8-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)3.1-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)330-
Battery form factorProprietary4 x AA
Usable battery types
  • 3.6v 1250mah lithium ion rechargeable
  • alkaline
  • lithium disposables; nimh rechargeables
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable4 x Alkaline AAs
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)+-
Dedicated battery charger included+-
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • adobe reader
  • photofunstudio 8.3 pe
  • silkypix developer studio
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresPower OIS optical image stabilization, Full HD video up to 60p, raw capture, AF Tracking, Intelligent D-range ControlAvailable in black and red.



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