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 FZ47 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 FZ47 has external dimensions of 120 x 80 x 92 mm (4.72 x 3.15 x 3.62″) and weighs 498 g (1.10 lb / 17.57 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Nikon P500 and Panasonic FZ47. Panasonic FZ47 is 4mm shorter and 11mm thinner than Nikon P500 but it is also 4mm wider.
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Comparison image of Nikon P500 and Panasonic FZ47 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View
Here is the back view size comparison of Nikon P500 and Panasonic FZ47.
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Comparison image of Nikon P500 and Panasonic FZ47 Size and Weight - Back View
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon P500 and Panasonic FZ47.
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Top View Comparison image of Nikon P500 and Panasonic FZ47 Size
Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Nikon P500 is 4g lighter than the Panasonic FZ47 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither Nikon Coolpix P500 nor Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 (Lumix DMC-FZ48) 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
LCD Screen Size and Features
Nikon P500 and Panasonic FZ47'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 FZ47 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to P500.