Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, We are going to illustrate Nikon P500 and Panasonic FX90 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. 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). Panasonic FX90 has external dimensions of 102 x 56 x 22 mm (4.02 x 2.2 x 0.87″) and weighs 149 g (0.33 lb / 5.26 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Nikon P500 and Panasonic FX90. Panasonic FX90 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 14mm narrower, 28mm shorter and 81mm thinner than Nikon P500.
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Comparison image of Nikon P500 and Panasonic FX90 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View
Here is the back view size comparison of Nikon P500 and Panasonic FX90.
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Comparison image of Nikon P500 and Panasonic FX90 Size and Weight - Back View
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon P500 and Panasonic FX90.
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Top View Comparison image of Nikon P500 and Panasonic FX90 Size
Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Panasonic FX90 is significantly lighter (345g ) than the Nikon P500 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither Nikon Coolpix P500 nor Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 provides any type of weather sealing in their body, 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 Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Nikon P500 and Panasonic FX90's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".
On the other hand, Nikon P500 features a
Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over the head levels whereas the Panasonic FX90 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to P500.