Nikon B600 vs Panasonic FZ200

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix B600 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon B600 Gallery and Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

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.

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

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.