Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Nikon B500 and Nikon P500 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon B500 has external dimensions of 114 x 78 x 95 mm (4.49 x 3.07 x 3.74″) and weighs 541 g (1.19 lb / 19.08 oz) (including batteries). Nikon P500 has external dimensions of 116 x 84 x 10 mm (4.57 x 3.31 x 4.06″) and weighs 494 g (1.09 lb / 17.43 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Nikon B500 and the Nikon P500. Nikon B500 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 2mm narrower, 6mm shorter and 8mm thinner than Nikon P500.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Nikon B500 and Nikon P500.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon B500 and Nikon P500.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Nikon P500 is 47g lighter than the Nikon B500 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Nikon Coolpix B500 nor Nikon Coolpix P500 provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Nikon B500 and Nikon P500's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
Both cameras feature
Tilting screens where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels.