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Nikon B600 vs Panasonic FZ300

Portability
67
Imaging
43
Features
38
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix B600 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
Portability
59
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic FZ300 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
  • Launched January 2019
Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
  • Revealed July 2015
  • Older Model is Panasonic FZ200
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Nikon B600 vs Panasonic FZ300 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Nikon B600 and Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the B600 (16MP) and FZ300 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The B600 was launched 3 years later than the FZ300 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the B600 scores versus the FZ300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Panasonic FZ300

 B600 FZ300 
RevealedJanuary 2019July 2015Fresher by 43 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Nikon B600

 FZ300 B600 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k921kSharper screen (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon B600 and Panasonic FZ300

 B600 FZ300 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic FZ300 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon B600 enjoys exterior dimensions of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ300 has dimensions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") having a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon B600 and Panasonic FZ300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the B600 versus the FZ300.

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic FZ300 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the B600 and FZ300 is 67 and 59 respectively.

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic FZ300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic FZ300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The photograph here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the B600 and FZ300.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon B600 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger B600 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic FZ300 sensor size comparison

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B600 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ300 as a Portrait photography camera
37
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
46
has manual focus
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW files
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon B600 Street photography information
Panasonic FZ300 Street photography information
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others in class (500 grams)
59
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
provides touch to focus
weather proofing
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (691g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B600 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ300 as a Sports photography camera
46
amazing zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (280 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon B600
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ300
53
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1440mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery (280 per charge)
heavier than others in class (500 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
59
good battery pack (380 shots)
weather proofing
provides touch to focus
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
more heavy than average in class (691g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B600 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FZ300 Landscape photography advice
40
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery (280 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
52
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
good battery pack (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon B600
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ300
27
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic jack
heavier than others in class (500g)
62
fairly wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone socket
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than average in class (691 grams)
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Nikon B600 vs Panasonic FZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B600 and Panasonic FZ300
 Nikon Coolpix B600Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix B600 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2019-01-18 2015-07-16
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
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
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 1 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) 8.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60i, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 lbs) 691 grams (1.52 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 82 x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 280 shots 380 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $297 $598