Nikon B600 vs Panasonic FZ1000

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon B600 and Panasonic FZ1000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the B600 (16MP) and the FZ1000 (20MP) is relatively close but the B600 (1/2.3") and FZ1000 (1") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The B600 was unveiled 4 years after the FZ1000 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the B600 matches up vs the FZ1000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix B600 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000. The full galleries are provided at Nikon B600 Gallery & Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon B600 offers outer measurements of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ1000 has sizing of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") with a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the B600 and the FZ1000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the B600 and FZ1000 is 67 and 55 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The pic below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the B600 and FZ1000.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The B600 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic FZ1000 will result in more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent B600 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.