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| Predecessor: |
Nikon D300S
D300S vs D500 |
Panasonic FZ1000
FZ1000 vs FZ1000 II |
| Successor: | ||
| General | ||
| Model Number: | D500 | FZ1000 II |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | FZ1000 Mark II, FZ1000M2 | |
| Camera Format: | Pro SLR | EVF |
| Currently Manufactured: | Yes | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $1999.95 | $899.99 |
| Street Price: | $1,598.45 | $864.66 |
| Date Available: | 2016-03-15 | 2019-03-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
30.2 oz
(856 g)
includes batteries |
28.5 oz
(808 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
5.8 x
4.5 x
3.2 in. (147 x 115 x 81 mm) |
5.4 x
3.8 x
5.2 in. (136 x 97 x 132 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | ||
| Effective Megapixels: | 20.9 | 20.1 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C | 1 inch |
| Sensor size: | 368.95mm2 (23.50mm x 15.70mm) | 116.16mm2 (13.20mm x 8.80mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.22 microns | 2.41 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | 2.7x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | None | Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 83 | |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 24.0 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 14.0 | |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 1,324 | |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
5568 x 3712
(20.7 MP,
3:2), 4176 x 2784 (11.6 MP, 3:2), 2784 x 1856 (5.2 MP, 3:2), 4272 x 2848 (12.2 MP, 3:2), 3200 x 2136 (6.8 MP, 3:2), 2128 x 1424 (3.0 MP, Other) |
5472 x 3648
(20.0 MP,
3:2), 3888 x 2592 (10.1 MP, 3:2), 2736 x 1824 (5.0 MP, 3:2), 4864 x 3648 (17.7 MP, 4:3), 3456 x 2592 (9.0 MP, 4:3), 2432 x 1824 (4.4 MP, 4:3), 5472 x 3080 (16.9 MP, 16:9), 3840 x 2160 (8.3 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 3648 (13.3 MP, 1:1), 2592 x 2592 (6.7 MP, 1:1), 1824 x 1824 (3.3 MP, 1:1) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), NEF (RAW), 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed, L/M/S; RAW+JPEG, TIFF | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW, RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 10.2 | 12.0 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p)
1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/50p) |
3840x2160 (30p)
1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p/24p) 640x480 (30p) 1920x1080 (120p) |
| Movie File Format: | MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) | AVCHD or MP4 with stereo sound |
| Composite Video Out: | No | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | n/a |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Nikon F | n/a |
| Lens: | n/a | LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT 15 elements in 11 groups (5 aspherical elements/8 aspherical surfaces, 4 ED elements) |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 25 - 400mm | |
| Focal Length (actual): | 9.1 - 146mm | |
| Zoom Ratio: | 16.00x | |
| Aperture Range: | f/2.8 (wide) / f/4.0 (tele) - f/11; Multistage Iris Diaphragm | |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity |
|
| Macro Focus Range: |
3 cm to Infinity 1.2 in to Infinity |
|
| Filter Thread: | n/a | 62.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | On lens |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | Up to 4x |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | OVF: Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 20K autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection fine-tuning, and 153 focus points (including 99 cross-type sensors and 15 sensors that support f/8), of which 55 (35 cross-type sensors and 9 f/8 sensors) are available for selection; ; Contrast-detect AF in Live View mode | Contrast Detect: Face/Eye Detection / Tracking / 49-area / Custom Multi / 1-area (flexible / scalable) / Pinpoint |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | No | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | EVF / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | SLR type: eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 1.0x magnification (~0.67x 35mm eq.), 16mm eyepoint, -2 to +1 diopter | EVF type; 2359K-dot XGA OLED, Field of View: Approx. 100%, Magnification: Approx. 1.98x / 0.74x (35mm equiv.), Eye Sensor |
| Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | 2,359,296 dots (786,432 pixels) |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.67x | 0.74x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 1.00x | 1.98x |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.2 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 2,359,000 dots (589,750 px) | 1,240,000 dots |
| Touchscreen: | Yes | Yes |
| Articulating Screen: | Yes | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | Yes |
| Selfie Screen: | No | Yes |
| Max Playback Zoom: | ||
| Top Deck Display: | Yes | No |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 51200 | 12800 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 125 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, ISO 100 - 51200, expandable to Lo-1 ISO 50 to Hi-5 ISO 1,638,400 | Auto, iISO, 80*, 100*, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600* (* Extended ISO); Changeable to 1/3 EV step |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto (3 types), Cloudy, Shade, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent (7 types), Incandescent, Kelvin Color Temperature (2,500K-10,000K), Preset manual (up to 6); Fine tuning available. | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set 1/2/3/4, Color Temperature (2-axis adjustable) |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec | 1/16000 - 60 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | TTL exposure metering using RGB sensor with approximately 180K (180,000) pixels; Matrix: 3D color matrix metering III (type G, E, and D lenses), color matrix metering III (other CPU lenses); Center-weighted (weight of approximately 75% given to 8mm circle in center of frame. Diameter of circle can be changed to 6, 10, or 13mm, or weighting can be based on average of entire frame (non-CPU lenses use 8-mm circle); Spot: meters circle with diameter of about 3.5mm (about 2.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point (on center focus point when non-CPU lens is used); Highlight-weighted: Available with type G, E, and D lenses | Intelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | N/A | Scene: Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's Face, Distinct Scenery, Bright Blue Sky, Romantic Sunset Glow, Vivid Sunset Glow, Glistening Water, Clear Nightscape, Cool Night Sky, Warm Glowing Nightscape, Artistic Nightscape, Glittering Illuminations, Handheld Night Shot, Clear Night Portrait, Soft Image of a Flower, Appetizing Food, Cute Dessert, Freeze Animal Motion, Clear Sports Shot, Monochrome, Panorama; Creative Control: Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Rough Monochrome, L. Monochrome, L. Monochrome D, Grain Effect, Silky Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Toy Pop, Bleach Bypass, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Fantasy, Star Filter, One Point Color, Sunshine (22 filters) |
| Self Timer: | 2/5/10/20s; 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds | 2, 10, 3 shots in 10 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | No | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Front curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, Auto FP High-Speed Sync supported | Auto, Auto/Red- eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red- eye Reduction, Slow Sync./Red- eye Reduction, Forced Off; Flash Synchro; 1st / 2nd |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | n/a | Auto ISO: 0.3 - 13.5m (Wide), 1.0 - 9.5m (Tele) |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/250 | 1/4000s with mechanical shutter; flash not supported with electronic shutter |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe, PC-sync Terminal | Hot Shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | No |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | XQD / SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-II | UHS-I |
| Other Memory: | Dual slots, XQD+SD | |
| Dual Card Slots: | Yes | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | NEF (RAW), 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed, L/M/S; RAW+JPEG, TIFF | RAW, RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) | AVCHD or MP4 with stereo sound |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | Yes | Yes |
| NFC: | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth: | Yes | Yes |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | Yes | Yes |
| Headphone Jack: | Yes | No |
| External Connections: | USB 3.0 Super Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi | USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional: wired or wireless | Wi-Fi, optional wired |
| Connections (extended): | Type-C Mini HDMI with uncompressed video support, 10-pin Remote Terminal, PC Sync | Micro-B USB 2.0, Micro HDMI (Type D) with Viera Link, 2.5mm Remote Jack, 3.5mm External Mic Jack |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | <0.3 | |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | <0.3 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 10.2 | 12.0 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 200 | |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 10.2 | 12.0 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 200 | 20 |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 10.2 | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 27 | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.17 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | 0.103 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.049 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.049 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | 0.3 seconds | |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.2 seconds | |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 440 shots | |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 1240 shots | 290 shots |
| Battery Life, Video: | 50 minutes | |
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary EN-EL15, optional MB-D17 battery grip | Proprietary |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | 7.2v 1200mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL15 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | No |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | Yes |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | ViewNX-i, ViewNX-Movie Editor, Capture NX-D, Nikon Transfer 2, Picture Control Utility 2 downloads | |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows 7/8/10, Mac OS X 10.9.5-10.11.5 | |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | ||
