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Nikon B600 vs Panasonic LZ30

Portability
67
Imaging
43
Features
38
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix B600 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic LZ30 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
  • Launched January 2019
Panasonic LZ30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 552g - 124 x 84 x 92mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Older Model is Panasonic LZ20
  • Updated by Panasonic LZ40
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Nikon B600 vs Panasonic LZ30 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Nikon B600 and Panasonic LZ30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the B600 (16MP) and the LZ30 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The B600 was announced 6 years later than the LZ30 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the B600 grades vs the LZ30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Panasonic LZ30

 B600 LZ30 
ReleasedJanuary 2019January 2013Fresher by 74 months
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Nikon B600

 LZ30 B600 

Common features in the Nikon B600 and Panasonic LZ30

 B600 LZ30 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic LZ30 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon B600 offers external dimensions of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ30 has proportions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the B600 versus the LZ30.

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic LZ30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the B600 and LZ30 is 67 and 66 respectively.

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic LZ30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic LZ30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The photograph here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the B600 and LZ30.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you may want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher B600 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic LZ30 sensor size comparison

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B600 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B600 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LZ30 as a Portrait photography camera
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good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
32
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon B600 Street photography info
Panasonic LZ30 Street photography info
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition (500 grams)
43
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (552 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B600 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LZ30 as a Sports photography camera
46
excellent zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (280 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
excellent zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery (380 shots)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B600 Travel photography details
Panasonic LZ30 Travel photography details
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good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1440mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (280 shots)
heavier than competition (500g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
56
great battery (380 per charge)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (875mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (552g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B600 Landscape photography details
Panasonic LZ30 Landscape photography details
40
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery power (280 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
45
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery (380 shots)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B600 Vlogging info
Panasonic LZ30 Vlogging info
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quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition (500 grams)
22
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (552g)
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Nikon B600 vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B600 and Panasonic LZ30
 Nikon Coolpix B600Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix B600 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2019-01-18 2013-01-07
Body design 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) 4.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60i, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 500g (1.10 lbs) 552g (1.22 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 82 x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 format Battery Pack AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 0r 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $297 $230