Nikon B600 vs Panasonic ZS80
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Nikon B600 vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
- 500g - 122 x 82 x 99mm
- Revealed January 2019
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
- Revealed February 2018
- Also referred to as Lumix DC-TZ95
- Previous Model is Panasonic ZS70
Nikon B600 vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Nikon B600 and Panasonic ZS80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the B600 (16MP) and the ZS80 (20MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe B600 was manufactured 12 months after the ZS80 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon B600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera.
Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the B600 matches up versus the ZS80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon B600 vs Panasonic ZS80 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix B600 & Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon B600 Gallery & Panasonic ZS80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Panasonic ZS80
B600 | ZS80 | |||
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Revealed | January 2019 | February 2018 | Newer by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Nikon B600
ZS80 | B600 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 921k | Sharper screen (+119k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon B600 and Panasonic ZS80
B600 | ZS80 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen size |
Nikon B600 vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Nikon B600 features outside dimensions 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 ZS80 has sizing of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon B600 and Panasonic ZS80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the B600 compared to the ZS80.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the B600 and ZS80 is 67 and 86 respectively.
Nikon B600 vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The pic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the B600 and ZS80.
Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic ZS80 to offer you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent B600 should have an edge in sensor innovation.
Nikon B600 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon B600 vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix B600 | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix B600 | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 |
Also called | - | Lumix DC-TZ95 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2019-01-18 | 2018-02-18 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1440mm (60.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-6.5 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,330 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) | 5.60 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | - | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60i, MP4, H.264, AAC | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 500 grams (1.10 pounds) | 327 grams (0.72 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 82 x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") | 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 280 images | 380 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $297 | $448 |