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Nikon B600 vs Panasonic LZ20

Portability
67
Imaging
43
Features
38
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix B600 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic LZ20 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 LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • New Model is Panasonic LZ30
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Nikon B600 vs Panasonic LZ20 Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Nikon B600 versus Panasonic LZ20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the B600 (16MP) and the LZ20 (16MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The B600 was unveiled 6 years later than the LZ20 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the B600 scores against the LZ20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Panasonic LZ20

 B600 LZ20 
AnnouncedJanuary 2019July 2012Fresher by 80 months
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Nikon B600

 LZ20 B600 

Common features in the Nikon B600 and Panasonic LZ20

 B600 LZ20 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic LZ20 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon B600 has got outer 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) and the Panasonic LZ20 has dimensions of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Look at the Nikon B600 versus Panasonic LZ20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the B600 and the LZ20.

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic LZ20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the B600 and LZ20 is 67 and 71 respectively.

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic LZ20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic LZ20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the B600 and LZ20.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photographs although you need to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern B600 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic LZ20 sensor size comparison

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B600 Portrait photography information
Panasonic LZ20 Portrait photography information
37
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
37
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon B600 Street photography highlights
Panasonic LZ20 Street photography highlights
44
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (500g)
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B600 Sports photography details
Panasonic LZ20 Sports photography details
46
great zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (280 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
47
incredible zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
good battery pack (380 shots)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon B600
Travel photography with Panasonic LZ20
53
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1440mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (280 shots)
more heavy than competitors in class (500 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
58
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (525mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (499 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B600 Landscape photography information
Panasonic LZ20 Landscape photography information
40
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery pack (280 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
45
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good battery pack (380 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B600 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LZ20 as a Vlogging camera
27
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (500g)
25
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
heavier than competition (499g)
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Nikon B600 vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B600 and Panasonic LZ20
 Nikon Coolpix B600Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix B600 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2019-01-18 2012-07-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) 6.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 500 grams (1.10 lbs) 499 grams (1.10 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 82 x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 280 photos 380 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $297 $250