Nikon B600 vs Panasonic ZS80

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.

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.

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.

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.