Nikon B600 vs Panasonic LZ30
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Nikon B600 vs Panasonic LZ30 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
C500 Mark II gets new Cinema RAW Light modes from CanonThe 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.
Nikon B600 vs Panasonic LZ30 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix B600 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon B600 Gallery and Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Panasonic LZ30
B600 | LZ30 | |||
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Released | January 2019 | January 2013 | Fresher by 74 months | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Nikon B600
LZ30 | B600 |
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Common features in the Nikon B600 and Panasonic LZ30
B600 | LZ30 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 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).
Compare the Nikon B600 and Panasonic LZ30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the B600 and LZ30 is 67 and 66 respectively.
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.
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Nikon B600 vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix B600 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 | |
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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 |