Nikon B600 vs Panasonic FZ35

The following is a in depth review of the Nikon B600 versus Panasonic FZ35, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the B600 (16MP) and FZ35 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The B600 was announced 8 years after the FZ35 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the B600 matches up versus the FZ35 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix B600 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon B600 Gallery & Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon B600 enjoys exterior measurements of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ35 has sizing of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the B600 against the FZ35.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the B600 and FZ35 is 67 and 72 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The image here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the B600 and FZ35.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon B600 to give extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher B600 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.