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Nikon B600 vs Panasonic FZ200

Portability
67
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix B600 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
47

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic FZ200 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 FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Replaced the Panasonic FZ100
  • Newer Model is Panasonic FZ300
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Nikon B600 vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Nikon B600 and Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the B600 (16MP) and FZ200 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The B600 was introduced 6 years later than the FZ200 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the B600 grades against the FZ200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Panasonic FZ200

 B600 FZ200 
LaunchedJanuary 2019July 2012Fresher by 80 months
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Nikon B600

 FZ200 B600 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon B600 and Panasonic FZ200

 B600 FZ200 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon B600 enjoys physical measurements of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ200 has specifications of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") along with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the B600 vs the FZ200.

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the B600 and FZ200 is 67 and 65 respectively.

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic FZ200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The graphic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the B600 and FZ200.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon B600 to provide more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer B600 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic FZ200 sensor size comparison

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B600 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FZ200 Portrait photography highlights
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megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/4,000s)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon B600 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Street photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than average (500g)
57
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (588g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon B600
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ200
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great zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (280 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
46
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (540 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B600 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography advice
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megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (1440mm)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery power (280 per charge)
more heavy than average (500g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
55
better than average battery power (540 shots)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (588 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B600 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography advice
40
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery power (280 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
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focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (540 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B600 Vlogging information
Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging information
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pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no microphone jack
more heavy than average (500 grams)
63
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone support
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competitors in class (588 grams)
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Nikon B600 vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B600 and Panasonic FZ200
 Nikon Coolpix B600Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix B600 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2019-01-18 2012-07-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine VII FHD
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 surface 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 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/2.8
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) 13.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/4000 seconds
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 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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) 588 grams (1.30 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 82 x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 37
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 114
Other
Battery life 280 images 540 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $297 $499