Nikon B600 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II

Below, we are analyzing the Nikon B600 versus Panasonic FZ1000 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the B600 (16MP) and the FZ1000 II (20MP) is fairly close but the B600 (1/2.3") and FZ1000 II (1") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The B600 was announced at a similar time to the FZ1000 II so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the B600 matches up vs the FZ1000 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix B600 and Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon B600 Gallery and Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon B600 has external measurements of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ1000 II has measurements of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") having a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

Examine the Nikon B600 versus Panasonic FZ1000 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the B600 and the FZ1000 II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the B600 and FZ1000 II is 67 and 55 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the B600 and FZ1000 II.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The B600 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will provide you with extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively.