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Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FZ60

Portability
88 Imaging
45 Features
58 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
Portability
68 Imaging
39 Features
48 Overall
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Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FZ60 Key Specs

Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Revealed February 2016
  • New Model is Nikon A1000
Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ62
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Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FZ60 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FZ60, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and FZ60 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A900 was unveiled 3 years after the FZ60 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon A900 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the A900 scores against the FZ60 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Panasonic FZ60

          

          

            
 A900 FZ60 
RevealedFebruary 2016July 2012Newer by 44 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Nikon A900

          

          

            
 FZ60 A900 
Manually focus  Dial accurate focus
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Nikon A900 and Panasonic FZ60

          

          

            
 A900 FZ60 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither contains Touch friendly display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FZ60 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon A900 has got exterior dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ60 has measurements of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).
Check out the Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FZ60 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the A900 vs the FZ60.
Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FZ60 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A900 and FZ60 is 88 and 68 respectively.
Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FZ60 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FZ60 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Typically, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A900 and FZ60.
As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon A900 to produce more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher A900 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

            Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FZ60 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Nikon A900 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FZ60 Portrait photography features
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 decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
 supports face detection focusing
 lack of manual focus
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
43
 has manual focus
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 supports face detect autofocus
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Nikon A900 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic FZ60 as a Street photography camera
69
 screen tilts
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (289 grams)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
44
 image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 heavier than others in class (493 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Nikon A900 Sports photography details
Panasonic FZ60 Sports photography details
55
 amazing zoom range (24-840mm  35.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (20MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
55
 long zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 supports tracking focus
 good battery pack (450 per charge)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Nikon A900
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ60
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 lighter than competitors in class (289g)
 has bluetooth
 decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (24mm)
 great zoom (840mm)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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 good battery pack (450 shots)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 long reach (600mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 heavier than others in class (493g)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon A900 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FZ60 Landscape photography information
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 pretty wide (24mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (20MP)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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 has manual focus
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 good battery pack (450 shots)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
 Nikon A900 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic FZ60 as a Vlogging camera
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 pretty wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focusing
 video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 lighter than competitors in class (289 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 does not have external mic support
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 reasonably wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have mic socket
 heavier than others in class (493g)
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Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FZ60 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Panasonic FZ60
 Nikon Coolpix A900Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix A900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FZ62
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2016-02-23 2012-07-18
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen technology - TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 13.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 289 grams (0.64 lb) 493 grams (1.09 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images 450 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $400 $350