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Nikon B600 vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
67
Imaging
43
Features
38
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix B600 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs

Nikon B600
(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
Panasonic ZS80
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Panasonic ZS80

 B600 ZS80 
RevealedJanuary 2019February 2018Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Nikon B600

 ZS80 B600 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k921kSharper screen (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon B600 and Panasonic ZS80

 B600 ZS80 
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the B600 and ZS80 is 67 and 86 respectively.

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B600 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS80 Portrait photography features
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decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
54
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon B600 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS80 Street photography advice
44
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than others (500 grams)
75
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
includes focus via touch
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B600 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (280 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
61
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
features tracking focus
great battery (380 shots)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B600 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography factors
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1440mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (280 per charge)
heavier than others (500 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
79
great battery (380 per charge)
supports bluetooth
includes focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B600 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS80 Landscape photography advice
40
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery (280 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
saves RAW formats
great battery (380 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B600 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS80 Vlogging factors
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really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
heavier than others (500g)
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really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have microphone socket
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Nikon B600 vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B600 and Panasonic ZS80
 Nikon Coolpix B600Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
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