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Nikon B600 vs Panasonic FZ150

Portability
67
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix B600 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
Portability
67
Imaging
35
Features
57
Overall
43

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic FZ150 Key Specs

Nikon B600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 500g - 122 x 82 x 99mm
  • Introduced January 2019
Panasonic FZ150
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Introduced April 2012
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Nikon B600 vs Panasonic FZ150 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Nikon B600 vs Panasonic FZ150, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the B600 (16MP) and FZ150 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The B600 was manufactured 6 years after the FZ150 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the B600 matches up against the FZ150 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Panasonic FZ150

 B600 FZ150 
IntroducedJanuary 2019April 2012More modern by 83 months
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Nikon B600

 FZ150 B600 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon B600 and Panasonic FZ150

 B600 FZ150 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic FZ150 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon B600 provides outer 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 FZ150 has sizing of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon B600 vs Panasonic FZ150 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the B600 vs the FZ150.

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic FZ150 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the B600 and FZ150 is 67 and 67 respectively.

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic FZ150 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic FZ150 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the B600 and FZ150.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon B600 to result in extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The younger B600 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic FZ150 sensor size comparison

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon B600
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ150
36
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
41
manual focus
saves RAW files
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon B600 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ150 as a Street photography camera
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competitors (500 grams)
58
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (528g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B600 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ150 as a Sports photography camera
46
incredible zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (280 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
42
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery (410 CIPA)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B600 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FZ150 Travel photography factors
52
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (1440mm)
no Timelapse recording
bad battery power (280 CIPA)
more heavy than competitors (500 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
56
better than average battery (410 per charge)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (528 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B600 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FZ150 Landscape photography factors
40
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery power (280 shots)
no Timelapse recording
47
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (410 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B600 Vlogging information
Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging information
27
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone port
more heavy than competitors (500g)
62
fairly wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone support
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition in class (528g)
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Nikon B600 vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B600 and Panasonic FZ150
 Nikon Coolpix B600Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix B600 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2019-01-18 2012-04-11
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) 9.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60i, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 500 grams (1.10 lb) 528 grams (1.16 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 82 x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 40
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.9
DXO Low light score not tested 132
Other
Battery life 280 shots 410 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $297 $499