The P500 supports capture of high-quality images with 36x zoom and effective noise and distortion reduction.
A 36x optical zoom NIKKOR lens that covers a broad range of focal lengths from wide-angle 22.5mm through super-telephoto 810mm (equivalent with 35mm [135] format)
Backside illumination CMOS sensor
New EXPEED C2 dual image processors
Image sensor shift + electronic vibration reduction (VR) function
Full HD movie recording function with support for the capture of still pictures during recording
A variety of shooting functions that enable capture of photos as intended
Filter Effects
Easy Panorama
Bright and clear 3-inch, approximately 921k-dot tilting TFT LCD monitor with wide viewing angle
